Berkeley 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of California-Berkeley was $17,652. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Berkeley

Berkeley net price calculator

$17,652

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average	$10,382
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Berkeley for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$17,652	$1,677 (9%)	$9,594	$10,880	$14,407	$21,217	$33,136
2021	$19,329	$807 (4%)	$8,450	$9,999	$13,423	$21,601	$33,896
2020	$18,522	$660 (4%)	$8,392	$9,130	$13,081	$21,401	$32,504
2019	$17,862	$316 (2%)	$8,043	$9,740	$13,750	$20,774	$31,177
2018	$18,178	$1,018 (6%)	$8,602	$9,940	$13,672	$20,233	$31,232
2017	$17,160	$873 (5%)	$8,677	$9,522	$13,920	$20,858	$29,197
2016	$16,287	$41	$7,294	$9,353	$12,246	$19,285	$28,990
2015	$16,328	$286 (2%)	$8,591	$9,422	$13,143	$20,725	$29,199
2014	$16,614	--	$8,506	$9,752	$13,944	$21,066	$28,596

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of California-Berkeley's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$37,920	$1,005 (3%)	$14,226	$22,576	$1,118
2021	$36,915	$1,662 (5%)	$14,312	$21,512	$1,091
2020	$35,253	$957 (3%)	$14,253	$20,130	$870
2019	$34,296	$1,049 (3%)	$14,184	$19,263	$849
2018	$33,247	$2,765 (9%)	$14,170	$18,186	$891
2017	$30,482	$597 (2%)	$13,509	$15,711	$1,262
2016	$29,885	$985 (3%)	$13,431	$15,213	$1,241
2015	$28,900	$41	$12,972	$14,699	$1,229
2014	$28,859	$370 (1%)	$12,864	$14,769	$1,226
2013	$28,489	--	$12,874	$14,402	$1,213

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Berkeley? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $20,236 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Berkeley is $2,248 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Berkeley estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,118.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Berkeley estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $5,893

If living off-campus, with family: $14,731

If living off-campus, not with family: $6,199
How much is Berkeley application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $70 and $120 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Berkeley offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Housing and Meal

**Berkeley requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of California-Berkeley for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$20,236	9,630
2021	N/A	N/A	$20,530	10,104
2020	N/A	N/A	$19,105	9,804
2019	N/A	N/A	$18,222	9,678
2018	N/A	N/A	$17,549	8,860
2017	N/A	N/A	$16,389	8,516
2016	N/A	N/A	$15,847	8,075

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of California-Berkeley during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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