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University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CAPublicCity Setting
Highly Selective • 11% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of California-Berkeley is a public institution located in the city setting of Berkeley, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 33.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 11%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
33.1K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
11% (Highly Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
11%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences18% of degrees
Engineering13% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Business & Marketing5% of degrees
Health Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $258,635
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $226,996
Earnings 5yr: $188,806
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $209,391
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $204,379
Earnings 5yr: $225,140
Debt: $13,900
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $200,543
Earnings 5yr: $240,462
Debt: $14,437
Physics.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $177,589
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $168,396
Earnings 5yr: $165,865
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $147,475
Earnings 5yr: $135,617
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $144,599
Earnings 5yr: $145,003
Debt: $12,195
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $140,788
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Operations Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $138,883
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,248
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,050
Earnings 5yr: $125,636
Debt: $13,000
Statistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $133,986
Earnings 5yr: $145,658
Debt: $16,165
Education, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,547
Earnings 5yr: $96,664
Debt: N/A
Optometry.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,333
Earnings 5yr: $117,797
Debt: N/A
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,231
Earnings 5yr: $120,275
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,027
Earnings 5yr: $126,322
Debt: $18,155
Cognitive Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,193
Earnings 5yr: $100,651
Debt: $13,950
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,371
Earnings 5yr: $112,325
Debt: $13,200
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,481
In-State Tuition$16,347
Out-of-State Tuition$50,547
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
29%
Pell Grants
17%
Take Loans
80%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$74,919
+23% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$92,446
Completion Signals
93%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
97%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$130/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
44%
Men56%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
35%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$54,800
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