Berkeley, CA

University of California-Berkeley

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University of California-Berkeley is a four-year, public school located in Berkeley, CA.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
University of California-Berkeley is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

11% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 124,242 applied, 13,639 accepted, and 6,272 enrolled in UC Berkeley.
2,705 men and 3,567 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $15,377 for California residents and $47,265 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $15,866 for California residents and $30,968 for others.
Tuition has increased by 3.59% compared to last year at University of California-Berkeley.

Financial Aid

18,629 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $22,996.
For freshmen, 4,081 students (61%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $25,951.

Student Population

A total of 45,882 students enrolled UC Berkeley in 2025.
By gender, 21,140 men and 24,742 women students are enrolled.
There are 33,070 undergraduate and 12,812 graduate students.

321 Major Programs

  • 209 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of UC Berkeley is 93%.
The retention rate is 97% for full-time and 97% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
93%
Retention Rate
97%
Students to Faculty Ratio
18 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 2,951 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for UC Berkeley and the average faculty salary is $192,150. The studetns to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
There are 13,422 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $106,175.
Number of Faculties
2,951
Average Faculty Salary
$192,150
Number of Staffs
13,422
Average Staff Salary
$106,175

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries

Athletics

University of California-Berkeley is a member of Pacific-12 Conference (Pac-12).