University of California-Berkeley
University of California-Berkeley (UC Berkeley) is a four-years, public school located in Berkeley, CA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The UC Berkeley's 2022 tuition & fees is $14,226 for California residents and $43,980 for out-of-state students. 59% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $19,359.
The school has a total enrollment of 42,327 and the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $79,000 and it varies by field of study.
UC Berkeley ranked 18th in National Universities and 6th in California Colleges rankings. University of California-Berkeley is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
Directory Information
| Address | 200 California Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 510-642-6000 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Athletic | Athletic Team Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-years, public |
| Carnegie Category | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)
2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of University of California-Berkeley are $14,226 for in-state students and $43,980 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition and fees are $14,160 for in-state students and $29,262 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2023 tuition & fees for prospective students is $14,760 for California residents and $45,786 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,442 for California residents and $28,116 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $14,226 | $43,980 |
| Graduate | $14,160 | $29,262 |
Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $14,760 | $45,786 |
| Graduate | $14,442 | $28,116 |
The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the UC Berkeley directly. See the UC Berkeley bursar/financial aid page for more information.
Key Stats for Prospective Students
The Acceptance rate at University of California-Berkeley is 14% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 43%. The average graduation rate is 92%. Total 42,327 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $79,000. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Electrical and Electronics Engineering program shows the highest salary with $116,600 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 14% Acceptance Rate / 43% Yield |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate » | 92% |
| Retention Rate | 96%(full-time), 94% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5.26% (19 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 42,327 (30,799 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $19,359 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $79,000 |
| Average Salary by Field of Study | $16,300 - $116,600 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
University of California-Berkeley offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | No |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
UC Berkeley provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | No |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of UC Berkeley. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 9,678. It also offers separate board/meal plans.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 9,678 |
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