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Public4-Yearlarge campus
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
4.5Exceptional
12%
Highly Selective
93%
Graduation
About University of California-Berkeley
University of California-Berkeley is a public four-year institution located in Berkeley, California. With an enrollment of approximately 33,073 undergraduate students, it is a large institution. Admissions are highly competitive with an acceptance rate of 12%. It boasts an exceptional 93% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $92,446 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $14,979 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
12%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
93%
Enrollment
33,073
Total students
Median Earnings
$92,446
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$14,850
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,627
Per year
Average Net Price
$14,979
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
Test-optional / N/A
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$45,627/yr
In-State Tuition$14,850/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$14,979/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Excellent4-Year Cost
$59,916
10-Year Earnings
$924,460
ROI Multiple
15.4×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at University of California-Berkeley
Student Outcomes
93%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$92k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
33,073
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
