University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA · City · 33,068 students
4
YearPublic
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Location
Berkeley, CA, 94720 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
OAK · Oakland
11 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$45,619
Out-of-state COA
$79,819
Avg net price
$13,481
Room & board
$23,750
In-state tuition
$16,347
Out-of-state tuition
$50,547
Books & supplies
$1,131/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$5,311
$30–48k
$6,501
$48–75k
$9,693
$75–110k
$15,074
$110k+
$34,529
Admissions
Admit rate
11%
Test policy
Not required
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Essay Requirements
This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
93%
1st-yr retention
97%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
94%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
94%
Transferred
4%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
2%
Median earnings (6yr)
$74,919
Median earnings (10yr)
$92,446
Median debt
$13,000
Monthly loan payment
$138
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$20,218
Debt (90th percentile)
$27,000
Student Body
Men 44%Women 56%
18
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
29%
First-generation
35%
Median family income
$31,227
Independent students
19%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
5%
Race & ethnicity
White
20%
Hispanic
22%
Black
2%
Asian
35%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
10%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$74,919
10 years after entry
$92,446
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Institutional
Endowment
$3.2B
Classification
R1: Very High Research
Full-time faculty
70%
Avg faculty salary
$21,246/mo
Instructional spend/student
$23,741
Federal loan rate
17%
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