University of California-Berkeley

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,260

3.6% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$16,538

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

11%

124,242 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

45,882

91% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

92.8%

5,559 Graduates

About

University of California-Berkeley is a higher education institution located in Alameda County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of California-Berkeley were Computer Science (890 degrees awarded), Other Computer & Information Sciences (841 degrees), and Cellular & Molecular Biology (747 degrees).

In 2024, 15,348 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of California-Berkeley. 52.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (4,626 degrees), 1.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3,307 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of California-Berkeley is $12,260, which is $−19,660 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

About the photo: UC Berkeley Campanile aka Sather Tower.

Photo by John Morgan

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of California-Berkeley is $12,260, which is $19,660 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,538.

In 2024, 60% of undergraduate students attending University of California-Berkeley received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,260

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of California-Berkeley was $12,260. The cost of tuition at University of California-Berkeley is $−19,660 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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

Average Net Price

$16,538

2024 Value

2.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of California-Berkeley had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,538. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of California-Berkeley grew by 2.7%.

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

$20,442

Room and Board

$1,273

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of California-Berkeley was of $20,442 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.82% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,273. The cost of books and supplies increased by 11.8% 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

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at University of California-Berkeley received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 5.26% with respect to 2023, 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.

Admissions

University of California-Berkeley received 124,242 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.32% annual growth. Out of those 124,242 applicants, 13,639 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 11% acceptance rate.

There were 45,882 students enrolled at University of California-Berkeley in 2024. 82% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of California-Berkeley has an overall enrollment yield of 46%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

13,639

Accepted Out of 124,242

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of California-Berkeley was 11% (13,639 admissions from 124,242 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 11.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 1.32%, while admissions declined by 7.07%.

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 45,882 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of California-Berkeley is 41,759 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,123. This means that 91% of students enrolled at University of California-Berkeley are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of California-Berkeley, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.2% Asian, 22% White, 18.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.2% Two or More Races, 2.51% Black or African American, 0.161% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.102% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of California-Berkeley in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (19.5%), followed by Asian Male (16.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (15%), followed by White Male (13.4%) and Asian Female (9.24%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of California-Berkeley in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45,882 students. The full-time enrollment at University of California-Berkeley is 41,759 and the part-time enrollment is 4,123. This means that 91% of students enrolled at University of California-Berkeley are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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

97%

2024 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 97%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of California-Berkeley had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Asian
14,333 enrolled students
White
10,075 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
8,581 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of California-Berkeley is 31.2% Asian, 22% White, 18.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.2% Two or More Races, 2.51% Black or African American, 0.161% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.102% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,510 students (3.29%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 768 more women than men received degrees from University of California-Berkeley. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of California-Berkeley is asian (4,626 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3,307 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of California-Berkeley is Computer Science (890 degrees awarded), followed by Other Computer & Information Sciences (841 degrees) and Cellular & Molecular Biology (747 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of California-Berkeley, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (540 degrees awarded), Legal (989 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (198 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of California-Berkeley are Other managers (117,378 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (111,207 people), Postsecondary teachers (92,302 people), Other Physical Scientists (75,517 people), and Physicians (63,524 people).

The most specialized majors at University of California-Berkeley in 2024 are Natural Resources & Conservation (540 degrees awarded), Legal (989 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (198 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (263 degrees), and Physical Sciences (581 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of California-Berkeley are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Logisticians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of California-Berkeley are Natural Resources & Conservation (540 degrees awarded), Legal (989 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (198 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (263 degrees), and Physical Sciences (581 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of California-Berkeley are Architectural, engineering & related services (197,253 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (184,857 people), Elementary & secondary schools (110,238 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (94,484 people), and Computer Systems Design (85,209 people).

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 (2024)

Computer Science
890 degrees awarded
Other Computer & Information Sciences
841 degrees awarded
Cellular & Molecular Biology
747 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of California-Berkeley was Computer Science with 890 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

7,290

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

8,058

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 7,290 degrees were awarded to men at University of California-Berkeley, which is 0.905 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (8,058).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of California-Berkeley by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 680 degrees were awarded to men at University of California-Berkeley in Computer Science, which is 2.62 times more than the 260 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 495 degrees were awarded to men at University of California-Berkeley in Cellular & Molecular Biology, which is 1.73 times more than the 286 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

82%

100% Completion Time

94%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 82% 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, 94% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 95% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (96.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of California-Berkeley is Female and Asian (96.2% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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, 3.74% of graduates (208 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Asian
4,626 degrees awarded
White
3,307 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,517 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of California-Berkeley is asian (4,626 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3,307 degrees).

2.81% of degree recipients (432 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Asian Female
2,460 degrees awarded
Asian Female
2,417 degrees awarded
Asian Female
2,328 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of California-Berkeley is asian female (2,460 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (2,417 degrees).

Operations

University of California-Berkeley has an endowment valued at nearly $3.18B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 238M (7.48%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of California-Berkeley are: Business and Financial Operations, with 2,052 employees, Research, with 1,676 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 1,472 employees.

Endowment

$3.18B

2024 Endowment

6.69%

growth from 2023

University of California-Berkeley has an endowment valued at about $3.18B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of California-Berkeley grew 6.69% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.92B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of California-Berkeley (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$464M - Federal
$127M - State
$7M - Local

As of 2024, University of California-Berkeley received $464M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $127M from state grants and contracts, and $7M from local grants and contracts.

Instructional Salaries

$383M

Instructional Salaries

1,974

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of California-Berkeley paid a total of $383M to 1,974 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of California-Berkeley were Business and Financial Operations with 2,052 employees, Research with 1,676 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 1,472 employees.

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