Tuition (in-state)$17,000
Student : faculty19:1
Acceptance12%
Enrollment45,000
Walk score86
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Education
| Programs | Computer science, engineering, economics, molecular biology, political science |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 93% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $17,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $51,500 |
| Room and board | $21,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 19:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 93%
Location and walk score
86/ 100
| Setting | Urban campus with daily needs within walking distance |
|---|---|
| Climate | Mediterranean; dry summers and mild, wet winters |
| Getting around | Strong transit; most students go car-free |
Things to do nearby
- Telegraph Avenue
- Berkeley Marina
- Tilden Park hikes
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 12,500 |
|---|
- Haas MBA
- Berkeley Law
- Engineering MEng
- Public Policy
- Information
- PhD in 100+ programs
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$85,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months90%
Career servicesCareer Engagement; Bay Area technology recruiting on campus year-round
Top employers of recent graduates
- Apple
- Amazon
- Meta
- Deloitte
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
78%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Berkeley Career Engagement internship funding
- UCDC Washington program
- Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program
Alumni
| Living alumni | 550,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Steve Wozniak
- Joan Didion
- Earl Warren
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | ACC |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Blue and Gold Opportunity PlanFull tuition for California families under $80k · Deadline: Nov 30
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state
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