UC Berkeley
University of California-Berkeley · Berkeley, California · Public
UC Berkeley admitted 11% of 126,864 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 93% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at UC Berkeley
Enter a score to see whether UC Berkeley is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It admits 11% of applicants, so it’s a reach for everyone, even with perfect scores.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
UC Berkeley doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
9,102 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 6,479 took it, and 0 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How UC Berkeley rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essay
Important
- Activities
- Character
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Considered
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- State residency
Not considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- Legacy
- Where you live
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.90 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $45,053 in-state and $75,830 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $16,997 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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