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University of California-Berkeley

University of California-Berkeley is a public university in a midsize city in the San Francisco, CA metro with 33,078 students and a 11% acceptance rate.

Berkeley, California · Public · City, midsize · 33,078 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · ACC

Admission rate

11%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$13,481

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

93%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

97%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$92,446

10 years after entry

Students

33,078

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		November 30, 2026

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: admissions.berkeley.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$5,311
$30,001–48,000$6,501
$48,001–75,000$9,693
$75,001–110,000$15,074
Over $110,000$34,529

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of California-Berkeley courseCredits
Calculus AB3Math 51
Calculus BC3Math 51
Biology3Does not satisfy any college/major requirement
Chemistry3none
Psychology3
2.7 units of credit (for each test) toward the…2.7 units of credit (for each test) toward the Breadth requirement
Statistics3Does not satisfy any college/major requirement
Computer Science A3Does not satisfy any college/major requirement
Environmental Science3Does not satisfy any college/major requirement
Show all 31 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3Math 51
Calculus BC3Math 51
Calculus BC5Math 51 and 52
Biology3Does not satisfy any college/major requirement
Biology4
For chemical biology or chemical engineering…For chemical biology or chemical engineering majors, 1A and 1AL For chemistry majors, may be used for Bio 1A and 1AL when used as a prerequisite for courses in which Bio 1A and 1AL are prerequisites. AP exam cannot be used to satisfy an Allied Subject requirement . Note: With a score of 4 or 5, students receive subject credit for Biology 1A, 1AL, and 1B as prerequisite to other courses. Consult the Career Center regarding the use of tests for admission to professional schools.
Chemistry3none
Psychology3
2.7 units of credit (for each test) toward the…2.7 units of credit (for each test) toward the Breadth requirement
Statistics3Does not satisfy any college/major requirement
Computer Science A3Does not satisfy any college/major requirement
Environmental Science3Does not satisfy any college/major requirement
Human Geography3
2.7 units of credit (for each test) toward the…2.7 units of credit (for each test) toward the Breadth requirement
Spanish Language and Culture3
For chemical engineering majors, 5.3 units of…For chemical engineering majors, 5.3 units of credit (for each test) toward the Breadth requirement Note: For chemical engineering majors, no more than 6 units of foreign language may be counted toward the Breadth requirement For chemistry or chemical biology majors, each test satisfies either the Foreign Language requirement or 5.3 units of credit toward the Breadth requirement
Art History3
3 units of credit (for each test) toward the…3 units of credit (for each test) toward the Breadth requirement
Music Theory3
3 units of credit (for each test) toward the…3 units of credit (for each test) toward the Breadth requirement
Calculus AB SUB3Math 51
Chinese Language and Culture3
For chemical engineering majors, 5.3 units of…For chemical engineering majors, 5.3 units of credit (for each test) toward the Breadth requirement Note: For chemical engineering majors, no more than 6 units of foreign language may be counted toward the Breadth requirement For chemistry or chemical biology majors, each test satisfies either the Foreign Language requirement or 5.3 units of credit toward the Breadth requirement
Comparative3
2.7 units of credit (for each test) toward the…2.7 units of credit (for each test) toward the Breadth requirement
Computer Science AB3Does not satisfy any college/major requirement
European3
3 units of credit (for each test) toward the…3 units of credit (for each test) toward the Breadth requirement
French Language and Culture3
For chemical engineering majors, 5.3 units of…For chemical engineering majors, 5.3 units of credit (for each test) toward the Breadth requirement Note: For chemical engineering majors, no more than 6 units of foreign language may be counted toward the Breadth requirement For chemistry or chemical biology majors, each test satisfies either the Foreign Language requirement or 5.3 units of credit toward the Breadth requirement
French Literature3
For chemical engineering majors, 3 units of…For chemical engineering majors, 3 units of credit (for each test) toward the Breadth requirement For chemistry or chemical biology majors, each test satisfies either the Foreign Language requirement or 3 units of credit toward the Breadth requirement
German Language and Culture3
For chemical engineering majors, 5.3 units of…For chemical engineering majors, 5.3 units of credit (for each test) toward the Breadth requirement Note: For chemical engineering majors, no more than 6 units of foreign language may be counted toward the Breadth requirement For chemistry or chemical biology majors, each test satisfies either the Foreign Language requirement or 5.3 units of credit toward the Breadth requirement
Italian Language and Culture3
For chemical engineering majors, 5.3 units of…For chemical engineering majors, 5.3 units of credit (for each test) toward the Breadth requirement Note: For chemical engineering majors, no more than 6 units of foreign language may be counted toward the Breadth requirement For chemistry or chemical biology majors, each test satisfies either the Foreign Language requirement or 5.3 units of credit toward the Breadth requirement
Japanese Language and Culture3
For chemical engineering majors, 5.3 units of…For chemical engineering majors, 5.3 units of credit (for each test) toward the Breadth requirement Note: For chemical engineering majors, no more than 6 units of foreign language may be counted toward the Breadth requirement For chemistry or chemical biology majors, each test satisfies either the Foreign Language requirement or 5.3 units of credit toward the Breadth requirement
Language and Composition3Entry-Level Writing
Language and Composition4
Entry-Level Writing and a first-level Reading and…Entry-Level Writing and a first-level Reading and Composition course (e.g., English R1A) with 4 units of credit toward the Breadth requirement
Literature3
For chemical engineering majors, 2.7 units of…For chemical engineering majors, 2.7 units of credit (for each test) toward the Breadth requirement For chemistry or chemical biology majors, each test satisfies either the Foreign Language requirement or 2.7 units of credit toward the Breadth requirement
Literature and Composition3Entry-Level Writing
Literature and Composition4
Entry-Level Writing and a first-level Reading and…Entry-Level Writing and a first-level Reading and Composition course (e.g., English R1A) with 4 units of credit toward the Breadth requirement
Literature and Composition5
Entry-Level Writing and first- and second-level…Entry-Level Writing and first- and second-level Reading and Composition courses (e.g., English R1A and Rhetoric R1B) with 5.3 units of credit total toward the Breadth requirement
Physics 1 and 23none
Spanish Literature and Culture3
For chemical engineering majors, 3 units of…For chemical engineering majors, 3 units of credit (for each test) toward the Breadth requirement For chemistry or chemical biology majors, each test satisfies either the Foreign Language requirement or 3 units of credit toward the Breadth requirement
Studio Art3Does not satisfy any college/major requirement
United States3
2.7 units of credit (for each test) toward the…2.7 units of credit (for each test) toward the Breadth requirement
United States3
3 units of credit (for each test) toward the…3 units of credit (for each test) toward the Breadth requirement
Vergil3
For chemical engineering majors, 2.7 units of…For chemical engineering majors, 2.7 units of credit (for each test) toward the Breadth requirement For chemistry or chemical biology majors, each test satisfies either the Foreign Language requirement or 2.7 units of credit toward the Breadth requirement
World3
3 units of credit (for each test) toward the…3 units of credit (for each test) toward the Breadth requirement

Source: chemistry.berkeley.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Computer Science796
Computer and Information Sciences, Other771
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology691
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics631
Electrical and Electronics Engineering492
Business Administration and Management425
Political Science and Government386
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other307
Show the other 74 majors
Sociology252
Mass Communication/Media Studies226
Cognitive Science217
Mechanical Engineering213
English Language and Literature210
Environmental Studies203
Applied Mathematics177
Public Health170
Legal Studies163
Social Sciences, Other152
Biology/Biological Sciences143
Chemistry133
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering124
Chemical Engineering120
History114
Civil Engineering112
Architecture109
Natural Resources/Conservation100
Nutrition Sciences92
Film/Cinema/Media Studies89
Mathematics87
Philosophy87
Environmental Science86
Physics84
Microbiology80
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other74
Anthropology73
Fine/Studio Arts72
Statistics64
Social Work64
American/United States Studies/Civilization55
Music54
International/Globalization Studies53
Operations Research52
Astrophysics37
Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other37
Linguistics36
Ethnic Studies35
Art History, Criticism and Conservation34
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics33
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts30
Rhetoric and Composition28
Materials Science28
Urban Studies/Affairs26
Landscape Architecture25
Environmental Design/Architecture25
Comparative Literature23
Engineering Science21
Botany/Plant Biology21
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies20
Women's Studies14
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology14
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering13
Nuclear Engineering12
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics12
Japanese Language and Literature10
Engineering, Other9
African-American/Black Studies8
Dance8
French Language and Literature7
Forest Sciences and Biology6
Geology/Earth Science4
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics4
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical3
Planetary Astronomy and Science3
Chinese Language and Literature3
American Indian/Native American Studies3
Asian Studies/Civilization3
Geophysics and Seismology2
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other2
Italian Language and Literature2
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology1
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Ranked programs

Where University of California-Berkeley ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs

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Scholarships

Scholarships named on University of California-Berkeley’s own pages include Regents' & Chancellor's Scholarship.

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, ACC

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Other Sports, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Water Polo

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, ACC

Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Field Hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Water Polo

ROTC

Air Force, Army, Navy

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), berkeleycru.squarespace.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

4,648,486 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Oakland San Francisco Bay (OAK)

Nearest hub airport

Oakland San Francisco Bay (OAK)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 13.5 of 20

Elevation

270 ft

Time zone

Pacific

January low

43°F

July high

74°F

Annual snowfall

0.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

6 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$2,260 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size