University of California-Berkeley

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Dormitory capacity	9,630
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Acceptance rate	14%
Students retention rate	96%
On-time graduation rate	93%

Located in Berkeley, California, Berkeley is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Berkeley is 14%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

University of California-Berkeley is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Berkeley boasts an impressive student retention rate of 96% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

14.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,226

Cost of attendance at University of California-Berkeley in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$43,980

Cost of attendance at University of California-Berkeley in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 52 of freshman students at University of California-Berkeley received on average $21,406 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,406

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,548	25%	$5,834	$9,031,263
Other Federal Grant	1,854	31%	$6,467	$11,990,027
State Grant/Scholarships	2,191	36%	$11,146	$24,420,874
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,760	45%	$11,168	$30,824,461
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,141	52%	$21,406	$67,235,362

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of California-Berkeley students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of California-Berkeley students is 92.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 93.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 91.9%.

92.8%

asian 95.8% 2,050 students
African American 81.4% 79 students
white 93.1% 1,286 students
unknown 96.6% 197 students
hawaiian 75.0% 9 students
hispanic 85.4% 591 students
International Students 92.0% 632 students
Mixed Race 91.9% 260 students

Sport Conferences

Football Pacific-12 Conference
Baseball Pacific-12 Conference
Basketball Pacific-12 Conference
Track and Cross Country Pacific-12 Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of California-Berkeley provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of California-Berkeley offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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