Why students look here
- Rigorous academics within a large public university setting
- A strong research culture that spans many fields
- Bay Area energy—ambitious, engaged, and intense campus life
Public research university
Berkeley, CA
University of California, Berkeley
UC Berkeley is a flagship public research university in the urban Bay Area, known for academic rigor, activism, and standout strengths in engineering, computer science, economics, and the sciences.
Focus areasEngineering · Computer Science · Economics · Data Science · Research
At a glance
Fast facts for this college
Acceptance rate11.0%
Avg net price$13,481
Median earnings$92,446
SAT / ACTN/A
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Profiles reporting this college2Across approved acceptd profiles
Accepted profiles2Students on acceptd who reported an admit here
Observed admit share100.0%Among acceptd profiles that reported this college
Accepted outcomes recorded2Total admit outcomes stored in acceptd
Current major signal
Applied Math & Data ScienceElectrical Engineering & Computer science
About this school
School typePublic research university
Campus settingUrban Bay Area campus
Student-faculty ratio18:1
Official snapshot
In-state tuition$16,347
Out-of-state tuition$50,547
SAT / ACTN/A
Campus diversity
Total student population33,068
Student-faculty ratio18:1
Enrollment mix
Full-time95%
Part-time5%
Race and ethnicity
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Best fit for students who want
UC Berkeley is a great fit if you want a challenging academic environment backed by a deep research culture. You’ll likely feel at home if you’re drawn to engineering, CS, economics, and the sciences—and want to be part of a high-activism, high-ambition campus
Academic stylePublic research university
Campus feelUrban Bay Area campus
Known areasEngineering + Computer Science
Current Acceptd major signalApplied Math & Data Science · Electrical Engineering & Computer science
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