University of California-Berkeley

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,564

1.07% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$19,257

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

11.3%

128,209 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

45,307

90.5% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

94%

5,829 Graduates

About

University of California-Berkeley is a higher education institution located in false. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of California-Berkeley were Computer Science (848 degrees awarded), Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (799 degrees), and Cellular & Molecular Biology (767 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of California-Berkeley is $11,564.

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of California-Berkeley was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 4267 total borrowers.

About the photo: UC Berkeley Campanile aka Sather Tower.

Photo by John Morgan

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at University of California-Berkeley is $11,564

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,257.

In 2022, 59% of undergraduate students attending University of California-Berkeley received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 16% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,564

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at University of California-Berkeley was $11,564.

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of California-Berkeley (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,257

2022 Value

9.09%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 University of California-Berkeley had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,257. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of University of California-Berkeley grew by 9.09%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of California-Berkeley (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$18,307

Room and Board

$1,118

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of California-Berkeley was of $18,307 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.23% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,118. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.47% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of California-Berkeley (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

16%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at University of California-Berkeley received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 3.51% with respect to 2021, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of California-Berkeley (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of California-Berkeley was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 4267 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of California-Berkeley received 128,209 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 13.6% annual growth. Out of those 128,209 applicants, 14,523 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 11.3% acceptance rate.

There were 45,307 students enrolled at University of California-Berkeley in 2022. 82% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of California-Berkeley has an overall enrollment yield of 46.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

11.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

14,523

Accepted Out of 128,209

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of California-Berkeley was 11.3% (14,523 admissions from 128,209 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 14.4%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 13.6%, while admissions declined by 10.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of California-Berkeley (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

82%

Submission Percentage (2020)

5,032

Scores Submitted (2020)

82% of enrolled first-time students at University of California-Berkeley in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of California-Berkeley had a total enrollment of 45,307 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at University of California-Berkeley is 41,022 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,285. This means that 90.5% of students enrolled at University of California-Berkeley are enrolled full-time.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of California-Berkeley in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45,307 students. The full-time enrollment at University of California-Berkeley is 41,022 and the part-time enrollment is 4,285.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of California-Berkeley (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

96%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of California-Berkeley was 96%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of California-Berkeley (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Graduates

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of California-Berkeley is Computer Science (848 degrees awarded), followed by Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (799 degrees) and Cellular & Molecular Biology (767 degrees).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of California-Berkeley.

Most Common (2022)

Computer Science
848 degrees awarded
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
799 degrees awarded
Cellular & Molecular Biology
767 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of California-Berkeley was Computer Science with 848 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of California-Berkeley according to their major.

Time to Complete

76%

100% Completion Time

92%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 76% of students graduating from University of California-Berkeley completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 92% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 94% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at University of California-Berkeley is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.63% of graduates (95 students) did not report their race.

Operations

Most academics at University of California-Berkeley are Male Professor (556), Female Professor (297), and Male Associate professor (213).

Instructional Salaries

$335M

Instructional Salaries

1,883

Number of Employees

In 2022, University of California-Berkeley paid a total of $335M to 1,883 employees working as instructors, which represents 23% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $73.7M (30%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of California-Berkeley was Male Professor with 556 employees, Female Professor with 297 employees, and Male Associate professor with 213 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of California-Berkeley.

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