University
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
30,574
Students
24,048
Avg. Financial Aid
17%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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University of California, Berkeley is a University institution located in Berkeley, CA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Berkeley, CA 94720
United States
United States
Contact
Phone: 510-642-6000
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Architecture |
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| Landscape Architecture |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| African American/Black Studies |
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| American Indian/Native American Studies |
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| American Studies |
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| Asian American Studies |
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| Asian Studies |
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| Asian Studies (Southeast) |
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| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related |
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| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-American/Chicano Studies |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Near And Middle Eastern Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Botany/plant Biology |
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| Cell And Molecular Biology |
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| Microbiology |
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| Toxicology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mass Communication/media |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Chemical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering Physics/applied Physics |
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| Engineering Science |
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| Environmental/environmental Health Engineering |
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| Geological/geophysical Engineering |
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| Manufacturing Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Nuclear Engineering |
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| Operations Research |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Rhetoric And Composition |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ancient/classical Greek |
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| Celtic Languages |
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| Chinese |
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| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| Comparative Literature |
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| Dutch/Flemish |
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| Foreign Languages Related |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Italian |
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| Japanese |
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| Latin |
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| Linguistics |
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| Scandinavian Languages |
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| Slavic Languages |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Health Related |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Legal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Statistics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology |
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| Cognitive Science |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Nutrition Sciences |
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| Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Forest/forest Resources Management |
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| Forestry |
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| Natural Resources Management And Policy |
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| Natural Resources/conservation |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astrophysics |
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| Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology |
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| Chemistry |
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| Chemistry Related |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Materials Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences Related |
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| Sociology |
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| Urban Studies/affairs |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dance |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Film/cinema/video Studies |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
85,057
Applied
14,552
Accepted
30,574
Enrolled
Applying
70
Application Fee
3.91
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Essay |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | November 30th | March 31st | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | November 30th | April 30th |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 650 | 750 | |
| SAT Math | 650 | 780 | |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 34 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
11,442
In-state
40,434
Out-of-state
Fees
2,742
Full-time student fees
16,160
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Financial Aid
24,048
Avg. Financial Aid Package
24,668
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
6,866
Avg. Loan Aid
8,628
Avg. Grant Aid
20,900
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
81%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
25%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
30,574
Total undergrad students
12%
International Students
16%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 15.47% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.75% |
| White or Caucasian | 25.73% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.14% |
| Asian | 34.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.11% |
| Two or more races | 5.78% |
| Other | 4.22% |
Gender
Male (46.96%)
Female (52.22%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Not Reported |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 25% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Office of Emergency Preparedness
Office of Emergency Preparedness
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | |
No |
| Basketball | |
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No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | No | |
No |
| Golf | No | |
No |
| Gymnastics | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
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No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | |
No |
| Tennis | |
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No |
| Track And Field | No | |
No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Water Polo | No | |
No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
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No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | |
No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | |
No |
| Gymnastics | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Soccer | |
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No |
| Softball | |
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No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | |
No |
| Tennis | |
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No |
| Track And Field | No | |
No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
| Water Polo | No | |
No |
Faculty
2,340
Total Faculty
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 1,608
Part-time - 732
Male - 1,463
Female - 877