University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, CA · Public · 33,068 undergraduates

11%
Acceptance rate
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SAT (middle 50%)
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ACT (midpoint)
$13,481
Average net price
After aid, per year
93%
Graduation rate
4-year, 150% time
$92,446
Median earnings
10 years after entry

University of California, Berkeley is a public university in Berkeley, CA. It admits about 11% of applicants, which makes it a reach for nearly everyone.

Whether a school is a reach, target, or safety depends on your own numbers, not a national average. The tool below places your scores inside University of California, Berkeley's admitted range.

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