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Berkeley, CA
11%
Acceptance Rate
33,068
Undergraduates
$51k
Out-of-state tuition
93%
6-yr grad rate
$92k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
11%
Highly Selective
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test BlindSAT RangeNot reported
ACT RangeNot reported
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.25
$80 application fee
33,068 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Midsize
Application deadline: Nov 30, 2026
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$50,547
Average Net Price, In-State (2023-24)
$13,481
This college's average after grants for in-state students, all family incomes. Not your price.
$13,000Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$92,446/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio14%
Why Go Here?
$92k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
33.1k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Midsize
How Does It Stack Up?
#71
Deal Score in CA
of 492 rated colleges
Deal Score86
Excellent value
35% First-Gen Students
29% Pell Grant Recipients
42Days
Next Application Deadline
Application deadline: Nov 30, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
University of California-Berkeley is a public college in Berkeley, CA. It enrolls 33,068 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
86
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
Not reported
SAT
3.25
GPA (CDS)
Test Blind
Application Deadline
Application deadline: Nov 30, 2026
via UC Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$50,547
Avg net price (in-state students), % of cost of attendance (2023-24)30%
Students Receiving Aid (CDS)45%
Room & Board (2024-25)$23,750
Median Debt at Graduation$13,000
Highest-Earning Programs
Computer Science$150k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$137k/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$90k/yr
Operations Research$89k/yr
Mechanical Engineering$88k/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$88k/yr
How to Apply
Application deadlineNov 30, 2026
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
Apply via
UC Application
$80 fee
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The Vibe
Not enough data
Rigor
9
Career
9
Value
City: Midsize
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
Not enough data
Academics
A
Value
A+
Outcomes
A+
Diversity
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How much do families pay at University of California-Berkeley?
| Family income | Average net price (in-state students) |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $5,311 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $6,501 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,693 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $15,074 |
| Over $110,000 | $34,529 |
Average net price after grants for in-state students, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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