University of California-Berkeley
National rankings consistently place UC Berkeley's undergraduate and graduate programs among the world's best.
Although the Berkeley campus is widely regarded as one of the premier teaching and research universities in the world, there is no way to classify a Cal student.
UC Berkeley is home to top scholars in every discipline, accomplished writers and musicians, star athletes, and groundbreaking scientists-all drawn to this place because of the wealth of opportunities it holds for creativity, innovative thinking and progress.
Admissions
of Applicants Admitted
GPA
3.65Admitted Freshmen Ranked
- 1% in Top 25% in H.S. Class
- 1% in Top 50% in H.S. Class
- November 30, 2011
SAT Required
Test Score Ranges
25th percentile to 75th percentile- 1840–2190 SAT Total
- 580–700 SAT Reading
- 620–760 SAT Math
- 600–710 SAT Writing
- 25–32 ACT Composite
- 25–33 ACT English
- 26–34 ACT Math
Cost
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
- $8,353
- $31,022
- $18,652
- $1,307
Will I Like It
number of undergraduates
- Public
- City
- No affiliation
- 53% Women
Famous Alumni
Beverly Cleary - Author
Rube Goldberg - Cartoonist
Karen Grassle - Actress
Donald G. Fisher - Founder of The GAP
Pauline Esther Friedman - Author of \"Dear Abby\"
Walter A. Haas - President of Levi Strauss & Co.
Oren Jacob - Pixar Animation Studios Technical Director
Pauline Kael - New York Film Critic
Jerry Mathers - Actor
Areas of Study
Business & Economics
Economics
Education
Education Administration, Teaching
Engineering
Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Other Engineering
Health & Medicine
Eye Care, Health Administration, Nutrition, Pre-Med
Humanities
English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages
Journalism & Communication
Debate & Speech
Music
General Music & Theory
Performing Arts
Dance, Drama & Theatre, Film & Video
Philosophy & Religion
Philosophy, Religion
Politics & Law
Political Science & Government, Public Policy
Public Service
Social Work
Science & Math
Astronomy, Biology, Physics
Social Sciences
Anthropology, Demography, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies
Extra Curriculars
Mailing Address
Berkeley, CA 94720
