About University of California, Berkeley (UCB)
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
42,501
Website
https://www.berkeley.edu/Accreditation
WASC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
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Rankings
The ranking of a particular university helps a student decide where to apply, which is always a tough decision. Considered one of the best publications when it comes to ranking universities, Forbes has placed University of California-Berkeley at the 13rd position on the latest list of top colleges. However, it is to be noted that the rankings are decided based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.
Admissions
Application Deadline
30th Nov
Acceptance Rate
15%
SAT Range
1320 - 1530
ACT Range
31 - 35
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
The admissions process is difficult albeit selective in its approach. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $70, as part of the admission process at UCB. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1330-1530, it would improve her chances. The average ACT score at University of California-Berkeley is 33. However, those getting an ACT score less than 31 might also be offered admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 200 California Hall, Berkeley, California 94720, or call (510) 642-6000.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$17,862
Average Annual Cost
$11,442
Books And Supplies
$849
Other Fees
$2,742
Room And Board
$18,222
Budget For Other Expenses
$4,811
Total One Year Cost
$38,066
Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to UCB. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $52,191 per year. For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
97%
Part-Time Retention Rate
74%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$17,224
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Economics
615 Graduates
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomica...
571 Graduates
Computer Science
556 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
393 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
389 Graduates
Political Science and Government
366 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
360 Graduates
Psychology, General
350 Graduates
Biology, General
299 Graduates
Social Sciences, Other
269 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
265 Graduates
Cognitive Science
260 Graduates
Sociology
246 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
240 Graduates
Applied Mathematics
231 Graduates
Public Health
218 Graduates
Statistics
215 Graduates
Non-Professional General Legal Stud...
173 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
161 Graduates
History
145 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
144 Graduates
Social Work
142 Graduates
Area Studies
125 Graduates
Physics
112 Graduates
Chemistry
111 Graduates
Architecture
106 Graduates
Mathematics
101 Graduates
Chemical Engineering
95 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
95 Graduates
Anthropology
94 Graduates
Civil Engineering
91 Graduates
Nutrition Sciences
90 Graduates
Philosophy
87 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
74 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
72 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
71 Graduates
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
69 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
69 Graduates
Peace Studies and Conflict Resoluti...
68 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
54 Graduates
Operations Research
51 Graduates
Microbiological Sciences and Immuno...
46 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
44 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
40 Graduates
Music
39 Graduates
Astronomy and Astrophysics
36 Graduates
Urban Studies/Affairs
34 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
30 Graduates
Materials Sciences
30 Graduates
Engineering, Other
25 Graduates
Botany/Plant Biology
22 Graduates
Environmental Design
20 Graduates
East Asian Languages, Literatures,...
18 Graduates
Classical and Ancient Studies
17 Graduates
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and...
17 Graduates
Landscape Architecture
17 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
15 Graduates
Engineering Physics
14 Graduates
Engineering Science
13 Graduates
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Lan...
11 Graduates
Nuclear Engineering
9 Graduates
Dance
8 Graduates
Pharmacology and Toxicology
7 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
7 Graduates
Forestry
6 Graduates
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languag...
6 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
5 Graduates
Agricultural Engineering
4 Graduates
Environmental/Environmental Health...
4 Graduates
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorolog...
3 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
30,853
Socio-Economic Diversity
28%
Part-time
4%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$77,602 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
26%
Averege Housing Cost
N/A
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
N/A
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Golden Bears (Oski)
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Pacific-12 Conference
Total Male Athletes
518
Total Female Athletes
395
Intramural Sports
10
Sports Club
41
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew-Rowing
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Rugby
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Water Polo
Sports Team (Women)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew-Rowing
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Volleyball
Water Polo
Beach Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. At UCB, $19,105 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. University of California-Berkeley offers a number of dining and meal plan options for its students. The university has enrolled around 46% male and 54% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,700/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$64,700/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$114 - 197
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$18,735
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,444
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$11,175
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$11,267
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$28,696
$30K - $48K
$26,999
$48K - $75K
$22,989
$75K - $110K
$15,965
> $110K
$5,562
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$3,436,070
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$28,592,341
The financial aid department of University of California-Berkeley helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average financial aid at University of California-Berkeley is around $11,063 and the federal grant is $5,417. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $10,993 as well as institutional aid worth $11,063.