University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA · Public · 33,068 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $5,311 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $6,501 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $9,693 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $15,074 |
| Over $110,000 | $34,529 |
| All incomes (average) | $13,481 |
Sticker tuition: $16,347 in-state, $50,547 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 11%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 29%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 93%
- Freshman retention
- 97%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $92,446
- Median debt at graduation
- $13,000
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Computer Science19%
Social Sciences17%
Engineering11%
Biology & Life Sciences9%
Environmental Studies5%
Mathematics & Statistics4%
Business4%
Physics & Chemistry3%
Psychology3%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
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