15%
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| Accepted | 13,033 |
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| Declined | + 73,772 |
| Total Received | 86,805 |
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| University of California — Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| University of California, San Diego | La Jolla, CA |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| University of California, Irvine | Irvine, CA |
| University of California, Davis | Davis, CA |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| University of California, Riverside | Riverside, CA |
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The University of California at Berkeley, founded in 1868, is a public university. Programs are offered through the colleges and schools of Letters and Science, Natural Resources, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Design, Optometry, Education, Information, Journalism, Law, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Welfare, and Business. Its 1,232-acre campus is located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
| Public/private | Public |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 42,224 |
| Established in | 1868 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• ABA (American Bar Association) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACEHSA (Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration) • ADiA (American Dietetic Association) • ALA (American Library Association) • AOA (American Optometric Association) • APA (American Psychological Association) • ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects) • CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) • CSAB (Computing Sciences Accreditation Board) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) • SAF (Society of American Foresters) • WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
1,232-acre campus in Berkeley (population: 122,324); 10 miles from San Francisco. Served by bus and train; major airports serve Oakland and San Francisco. School operates transportation to three nearby universities. Public transportation serves campus.
University of California, Berkeley
2200 University Drive
Berkeley, CA 94720
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| Application fee | $70
($80 for international applicants) |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline | November 30 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Recommended SAT or ACT Required |
15%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 13,033 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 73,772 |
| Total Received | 86,805 |
Essay
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Recommendations
State residency
Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Religious affiliation/commitment
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Amy Jarich
Director of Admissions
P: 510 642-3175
F: 510 642-7333
admissions@berkeley.edu
81%
$24,048
| Tuition | $11,442 |
| Room & board | $17,220 |
| Additional fees | $3,009 |
| Books & supplies | $870 |
| Total | $32,541 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $24,048 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $8,493 |
Need-based
| Federal | $42,424,915 |
| State | $86,455,359 |
| Institutional | $148,700,643 |
| Other external | $8,038,933 |
| Total | $285,619,850 |
|---|
Non-need-based
| Federal | $1,843,928 |
| State | $774,628 |
| Institutional | $14,630,843 |
| Other external | $11,342,942 |
| Total | $28,592,341 |
|---|
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FAFSA
March 2
State aid form
March 2
FAFSA
State aid form
P: 510 642-6442
F: 510 643-5526
fao_ugr@berkeley.edu
Cruz Grimaldo
Director of Financial Aid
ma_cruz@berkeley.edu
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badminton, ballroom dance, boxing, cycling, fencing, field hockey, gymnastics, handball, ice hockey, in-line skating, lacrosse, lightweight crew, racquetball, rugby, sailing, soccer, skiing, squash, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
basketball, flag football, kayaking, martial arts, sailing, soccer (indoor/speed), softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wind surfing
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Director Of Athletics
email
Jennifer Simon-O'neill (women's)
Senior Associate Athletics Director/swa
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54%
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| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.40 |
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| High school transcript | Not Required/Recommended |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
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