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OVERVIEW
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Founded in 1868 as the flagship campus of the University of California, UC Berkeley is a public institution with a long history of
academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and social and political activism. An internationally renowned research and teaching
university, Berkeley encourages interdisciplinary, well-rounded education in its undergraduate students, believing that "a diverse
and broadly inquisitive learning experience strengthens and promotes creativity and curiosity." Close to 30 percent of freshmen are
the first in their families to attend college. Its 1,232-acre campus is located in Berkeley, about 15 miles from San Francisco.
Web Site
www.berkeley.edu/
Institution Type
Public
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
27,496
Women
14,313 (52.1%)
Men
13,183 (47.9%)
Graduate Students
10,708
ADMISSION
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Overall Admission Rate
15% of 78,924 applicants were
admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
Average GPA
3.87
SAT Math
640-770 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading
610-730 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing
620-750 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
29-34 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Essay
X
Important
Extracurricular Activities
X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $34,972
Out-of-state: $61,654
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $13,485
Out-of-state: $40,167
Room and Board
$15,115
Average Percent of Need Met
78%
Average Freshman Award
$23,948
Average Indebtedness of
2015 Graduates
$17,869
Considered
Not Considered
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
Not reported
Regular Class Size
Not reported
CAMPUS LIFE
Berkeley Population
115,403
Nearest Metropolitan Area
San Francisco
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
95% of freshmen, 26% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Oski
Sororities
Fraternities
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
40.9% Asian
2.5% Black/African-American
16.3% Hispanic/Latino
5.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
31.2% White
3.2% Unknown
International Students
13.7%
First-Year Students Returning
97.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
73.2%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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ADMISSION
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
High School Preparation
Examinations
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and
GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is
required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject
Required Units
Recommended
Units
English
4
Mathematics
3
4
Science
2
3
Foreign Language
2
3
Social Studies
History
2
Academic Electives
1
Scores Due in
Admissions Office
Exam
SAT or ACT
Required
December 31
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT
Subject Tests,
or ACT
SAT Subject
Tests Only
Recommended
SAT Essay Component
Policy
Essay component required
ACT Writing Test Policy
Writing component required
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay
SAT: Used for admission
ACT: Used for admission
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
City, State, Zip
Berkeley, CA 94720-1500
Phone
(510) 642-6000
Fax
(510) 642-7333
E-mail
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
Application Fee
$70
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission
Notification
Not reported
Accept Offer of
Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Early Decision
Notification
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Action Offered
Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
No
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Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Not accepted
Interview
Not required
Universal College
Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal
Statement
Required for all freshmen
Electronic Application
Available
Letters of
Recommendation
Other
Financial Need
Financial need is not a
consideration in the admissions
process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor
Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate
15% of 78,924 applicants were admitted
Women
Not reported
Men
Not reported
Students Enrolled
Not reported
Women
3027 admitted students enrolled
Men
2816 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision
Admission Rate
Early Action
Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
3,760
Students Accepting Wait List Position
2,445
Students Admitted From Wait List
1,340
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
640-770 range of middle 50%
Average GPA
3.87
Score of 700 - 800
58%
3.75 and Above
85%
Score of 600 - 700
28%
3.50 - 3.74
11%
Score of 500 - 600
12%
3.25 - 3.49
3%
Score of 400 - 500
3%
3.00 - 3.24
1%
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
2.50 - 2.99
Score of 200 - 300
0%
2.00 - 2.49
SAT Critical Reading
610-730 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
40%
Score of 600 - 700
38%
Score of 500 - 600
16%
Score of 400 - 500
4%
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT Writing
620-750 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
48%
Score of 600 - 700
34%
Score of 500 - 600
14%
Score of 400 - 500
4%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
29-34 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
72%
Score of 24 - 29
21%
Score of 18 - 23
7%
Score of 12 - 17
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 98%
Top quarter: 100%
Top half: 100%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Gov. Officer
Not reported
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MONEY
MATTERS
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $34,972
Out-of-state: $61,654
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $13,485
Out-of-state: $40,167
Room and Board
$15,115
Books and Supplies
$1,240
Other Expenses
$5,132
Payment Plans
Installment plan
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
fao_ugr@uclink4.berkeley.edu
Application Deadline
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Award Notification
On or about March 31
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid
Federal and Institutional
Methodologies
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 001312
Free
PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
3,044 (55.2%) of freshmen
Found to Have Need
2,494 (81.9%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
2,494 (100.0%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
479 (19.2%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
78%
Average Award
$23,948
Need-Based Gift
Received by 2,423 (97.2%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$20,864
Need-Based
Self-Help
Merit-Based Gift
Merit-Based Gift
Financial Aid Applicants
14,400 (54.1%) of
undergraduates
Found to Have Need
12,942 (48.6%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
12,941 (100.0%) of applicants
with financial need
Need Fully Met
2,972 (23.0%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
81%
Average Award
$22,288
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,250 (50.1%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$6,839
Received by 12,666 (97.9%) of
aid recipients, average amount
$19,087
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 119 (4.8%) of aid
recipients
Received by 7,088 (54.8%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$6,353
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 339 (2.6%) of aid
recipients
351 (6.4%) of freshmen had no
financial need and received merit
aid, average amount $6,737
Merit-Based Gift
1,477 (5.5%) of undergraduates
had no financial need and
received merit aid, average
amount $5,637
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PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID - continued
Borrowing
2015 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
38%
Average Indebtedness of 2015 Graduates
$17,869
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins
loans
State Loans
Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Available
Academic scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Leadership scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/
Achievement Award
Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Creative Arts/
Performance
Award Areas
Number of Awards
Not reported
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas
Number of Awards
Not reported
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Special Characteristics
Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
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Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from
On-Campus
Employment
Not reported
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog
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ACADEMICS
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
African-American/Black Studies
American Indian/Native American Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics, General
Architecture
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art/Art Studies, General
Asian Studies/Civilization
Asian-American Studies
Astrophysics
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Business Administration and Management, General
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Celtic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Chinese Language and Literature
Civil Engineering, General
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern
Studies and Archaeology
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and
Linguistics, General
Cognitive Science
Comparative Literature
Computer Science
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dutch/Flemish Language and Literature
Economics, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
Engineering Science
English Language and Literature, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group
Studies, Other
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics,
Other
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
Forestry, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
Geology/Earth Science, General
German Language and Literature
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and MexicanAmerican/Chicano Studies
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Landscape Architecture
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Legal Studies, General
Linguistics
Manufacturing Engineering
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Materials Science
Mathematics, General
Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Music, General
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Nuclear Engineering
Nutrition Sciences
Operations Research
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Philosophy
Physics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Psychology, General
Public Health, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Rhetoric and Composition
Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and
Linguistics
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics,
General
Social Sciences, Other
Social Work
Sociology
Southeast Asian Studies
Spanish Language and Literature
Statistics, General
Toxicology
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued
Most Popular Disciplines
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program,
Independent study, Student-designed major, Internships
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Not reported
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Not required
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty
Not reported
Part-Time Faculty
Not reported
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
Not reported
Regular Class Size
Not reported
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
Not reported
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
Computing
Computer Ownership
Not reported
Computers Available on Campus
Not Reported
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually
impaired services, wheelchair access
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Executive Master of Business Administration, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Urban Design, Master of Information Management and
Systems, Master of Science, Master of Architecture, Master of Public Policy, Master of Forestry, Master of Business Administration,
Master of Social Work, Master of City Planning, Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Financial Engineering, Master of Arts,
Master of Laws, Master of Journalism, Master of Public Health, Master of Engineering
Master's Programs of Study
Applied Arts and Design--General
Archaeology
Architectural History
Architecture
Art/Fine Arts
Asian Languages
Asian Studies
Biostatistics
Building Science
Business Administration and Management--General
Environmental Management and Policy
Environmental Sciences
Environmental and Occupational Health
Epidemiology
Financial Engineering
Folklore
Forestry
Geology
Geophysics
Geotechnical Engineering
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanics
Natural Resources
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Nuclear Engineering
Operations Research
Physiology
Public Health--General
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Classics
Computer Science
History
Human Development
Industrial/Management Engineering
Infectious Diseases
Public Policy
Range Science
Science Education
Social Work
Demography and Population Studies
Education--General
Electrical Engineering
Energy Management and Policy
Information Studies
International Affairs
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Special Education
Statistics
Structural Engineering
Transportation and Highway Engineering
Engineering Management
Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
Environmental Design
Environmental Engineering
Latin American Studies
Law
Materials Engineering
Materials Sciences
Urban
Urban
Vision
Water
Design
and Regional Planning
Sciences
Resources Engineering
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Optometry, Doctor of Public Health, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Juridical
Science
Doctoral Programs of Study
Accounting
African-American Studies
Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Applied Science and Technology
Archaeology
Architectural History
Architecture
Art History
Asian Languages
Asian Studies
Environmental Sciences
Environmental and Occupational Health
Epidemiology
Ethnic Studies
Finance and Banking
Forestry
French
Geography
Geology
Geophysics
Geotechnical Engineering
German
Molecular Toxicology
Music
Natural Resources
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Neuroscience
Nuclear Engineering
Nutrition
Operations Research
Optometry
Organizational Behavior
Philosophy
Physics
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Health Services Management and Hospital
Administration
Physiology
Plant Biology
Political Science
Psychology--General
Biophysics
Biostatistics
Building Science
Business Administration and Management--General
Cell Biology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Chinese
Civil Engineering
Classics
Comparative Literature
Computer Science
Demography and Population Studies
Economics
Education--General
Electrical Engineering
Energy Management and Policy
Engineering Management
Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
English
Environmental Design
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Management and Policy
Hispanic and Latin American Languages
History
History of Science and Technology
Human Development
Immunology
Industrial and Labor Relations
Industrial/Management Engineering
Infectious Diseases
Information Studies
International Affairs
Italian
Japanese
Jewish Studies
Landscape Architecture
Law
Legal and Justice Studies
Linguistics
Marketing
Materials Engineering
Materials Sciences
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanics
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Public Health--General
Public Policy
Real Estate
Religion
Rhetoric
Romance Languages
Russian
Scandinavian Languages
Science Education
Slavic Languages
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Statistics
Structural Engineering
Theater
Transportation and Highway Engineering
Urban Design
Urban and Regional Planning
Vision Sciences
Water Resources Engineering
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LIFE
LOCATION AND SETTING
Berkeley Population
115,403
Nearest Metropolitan
Area
San Francisco
Environment
Small city
Campus Size
1,232 acres
Weather
Temperature
45.8 average low in January, 68.7
average high in September
Rain
68 rainy days per year
Getting Around
Campus Map
Map
Nearest Airport
24 mile(s) from campus in San
Francisco
Nearest Bus Station
9 mile(s) from campus in Oakland
Nearest Train Station
4 mile(s) from campus in
Berkeley
HOUSING
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, married student
apartments, single student apartments, disabled student
housing, fraternity/sorority housing, cooperative housing
Students in College Housing
95% of freshmen, 26% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
74%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Other
Office of Emergency Preparedness
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
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LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Oski
School Colors
Blue and gold
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
WOMEN
Sport
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
Baseball
Offered
Scholarships Given
x
Basketball
x
x
Crew
x
x
Cross-Country Running
x
x
Field Hockey
x
Football
x
Golf
x
x
Gymnastics
x
x
Lacrosse
x
x
Rugby
x
Soccer
x
x
Softball
x
Swimming And Diving
x
x
Tennis
x
x
Track And Field
x
x
Volleyball
x
Water Polo
x
x
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SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued
Club Sports
Women's Club Sports
Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band,
music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film
society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
27,496
Women
14,313 (52.1%)
Men
13,183 (47.9%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
26,622
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
40.9% Asian
2.5% Black/African-American
16.3% Hispanic/Latino
5.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
31.2% White
3.2% Unknown
International Students
13.7%
Average Age
20
All Graduate Students
10,708
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
97.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
73.2%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
88.8%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
91.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Average Starting Salary
Not reported
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported
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