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- Large public-university setting with high academic intensity
- Research-driven culture and broad academic reputation
- Bay Area campus energy shaped by ambition and engagement
Public research university
Berkeley, CA
University of California, Berkeley
UC Berkeley is a public research university in Berkeley known for academic rigor, student activism, and strong research culture in the sciences and beyond.
Focus areasEngineering · Computer Science · Economics · Data Science · Research
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Campus settingUrban Bay Area campus
About this school
School typePublic research university
Campus settingUrban Bay Area campus
Undergrad size33,068
Student-faculty ratio18:1
Official snapshot
Acceptance rate11.0%
Avg net price$13,481
In-state tuition$16,347
Out-of-state tuition$50,547
SAT / ACTN/A
Median earnings$92,44610 years after entry
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 strong fit for students who want a research-focused, fast-moving academic environment and are motivated by rigorous study. It’s especially well suited for those interested in engineering, computer science, economics, or data-oriented fields.
Academic stylePublic research university
Campus feelUrban Bay Area campus
Known areasEngineering + Computer Science
Current Acceptd major signalApplied Math & Data Science
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