University of California-Berkeley

At a glance

Admission rate

11%

Undergraduates

33,068

Setting

City: Midsize

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test blind Scores aren't considered, even if sent.

UC Berkeley is test-free: SAT/ACT scores are not used in any part of the application process, including for international applicants. (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: admissions.berkeley.edu

Admissions

Accepts

UC Application$80 per UC campus; $95 for international and non-immigrant applicants. Fall 2027 application open.

Application fee

$80

Phone

(510) 642-6000

Source: School's page (admission.universityofcalifornia.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Cost

Tuition, in-state

$17,198per year

Tuition, out-of-state

$54,800per year

Average net price

$14,538What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Outcomes

Graduation rate

94%

First-year retention

97%

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$100,212

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate, master, doctoral, first professional, graduate certificate

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study