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Berkeley, California 94720

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Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings

University of California-Berkeley is a public institution in Berkeley with particular strength in computer science and engineering.

A large campus of 33.1K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

93% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $92,446 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,979.

Established
1868
Motto
Fiat lux
Mascot
Oski the Bear
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
Mountain Pacific Sports Federation
Division
Division I

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12%Acceptance
SAT Avg
33,073Students
18:1Student:Faculty
93%Grad Rate
$92,446Earnings 10yr
$14,979Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of California-Berkeley Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate11.7%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

11.7%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$14,850
Tuition (out-of-state)$45,627
Room & Board$22,692
Books & Supplies$1,273
Total Cost of Attendance$42,708
Average Net Price$14,979
Median Debt at Graduation$13,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$138

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$5,895
$30–48K$7,751
$48–75K$11,424
$75–110K$18,713
$110K+$35,154

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,979

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

81.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

251

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (273)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
33,073
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 20%
Black 2%
Hispanic 22%
Asian 35%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 11%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate92.9%
Freshman Retention96.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$74,919
8 Years$84,865
10 Years$92,446

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$69,200
Men
$90,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#15
Wall Street Journal
#7
Washington Monthly
#42

More About This School

Varsity Sports — California Golden

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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