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Berkeley, CA · Public · Large · Urban
Admitted students who enroll
How much the school says contact matters
Source: UC published admissions policy, checked 2026-08-30. Schools can change a date after publishing, so confirm anything you are close to with the school.
Rated Very important in the 2024-2025 Common Data Set this school published.
Admitted students who enroll
Reported by the school to IPEDS for fall 2023 admission.
Tuition, housing, food, and fees
Sticker figures. What a family actually pays depends on income and aid, which is what the financial aid tools are for.
| Major | Degrees | Graduates here | Same major nationally |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 994 | $225,140 | $107,009 |
| Economics | 909 | $125,636 | $82,686 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 761 | $70,181 | $66,697 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 737 | - | $92,374 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 480 | $240,462 | $100,647 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 464 | $89,932 | $55,012 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 428 | $145,003 | $68,257 |
| Political Science and Government | 418 | $78,026 |
Average net price paid by aided students in each family income band, after grants and scholarships. Usually far below the sticker price above.
Sources: this school's published Common Data Set, the Common App 2026-2027 member requirements file, and federal cost and outcomes data. See how our data works, or read the complete manual.
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This school does not look at SAT or ACT scores. Do not spend time on testing for it.
4 supplementals
Heavy supplemental load - start early.
For exact prompts, check the school's admissions page or the Common App once writing opens (Aug 1).
Typical: 1 counselor + 2 teacher recommendations
Most selective colleges follow this pattern. Confirm exact requirements on the school's admissions site - some require a specific subject teacher (e.g., STEM programs may want a math/science rec).
This school does not consider interest. Don't burn time on it - focus on the application itself.
$80
Fee waivers available if you qualify (Common App fee waiver, school waiver, or counselor request).
Sticker price means almost nothing. University of California, Berkeley's Net Price Calculator estimates what you'll actually pay after merit and need-based aid. Takes 10 minutes; needs household income and assets, plus a few academic numbers.We don't have a confirmed URL for this school - the link below opens a search that almost always lands on the right page.
Open University of California, Berkeley's Net Price CalculatorRead from University of California, Berkeley's own admissions page on 2026-08-30 for the 2026-2027 cycle (source). Schools can still revise a prompt after publishing, so confirm before you submit.
The University of California does not use the Common App. Every campus shares one set of eight Personal Insight Questions; you answer any four, 350 words each, and the same four answers go to every UC you apply to.
Leadership
Optional350 wordsAnswer any four of the eight“Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time.”
Start essay with this prompt →Creativity
Optional350 wordsAnswer any four of the eight“Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.”
Start essay with this prompt →Greatest talent or skill
Optional350 wordsAnswer any four of the eight“What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?”
Start essay with this prompt →Educational opportunity or barrier
Optional350 wordsAnswer any four of the eight“Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.”
Start essay with this prompt →Significant challenge
Optional350 wordsAnswer any four of the eight“Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?”
Start essay with this prompt →Academic subject
Optional350 wordsAnswer any four of the eight“Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom.”
Start essay with this prompt →Making your community better
Optional350 wordsAnswer any four of the eight“What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?”
Start essay with this prompt →What makes you a strong candidate
Optional350 wordsAnswer any four of the eight“Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California?”
Start essay with this prompt →Last verified 2026-08-30 · Cycle 2026-2027 · For the current cycle, double-check the school's admissions writing page.
This school explicitly does not consider demonstrated interest in admissions decisions. Don't spend time visiting, opening every email, or following on social purely for admissions. Those things won't move the needle here.
Where to spend time instead: the application itself. Strong essays, tight activities list, recommendations from teachers who know you well.
Research University
Yes
Co-op / Internship
Limited
Est. Net Price (You)
$50,547
Based on "none" need
Sticker tuition
$50,547
Before aid
Total Estimated 4-Year Cost
$202,188
Out-of-state pricing with estimated aid
Greek Life
Yes
Study Abroad
8%
Religious Affiliation
None
Football Conference
Big Ten
Debt-to-Income
21.8%
Average debt against 10-year earnings
Est. 10-Year ROI
$624,812
(10yr earnings x 10) - 4yr cost
Deadline / RD: November 30, 2026
78 days remaining (RD)
Application Platform: UC Application
Supplemental Essays: 4
Interview: Not Offered
Recommendation letters needed
Test free: scores are not considered
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Data from US Department of Education College Scorecard, National Center for Education Statistics, and institutional disclosures.
| $63,293 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 390 | - | $55,695 |
| Sociology | 294 | $78,070 | $52,657 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 265 | $93,369 | $56,359 |
| Applied Mathematics | 264 | $144,689 | $91,532 |
Median earnings of this school's graduates in each major, roughly five years out, beside the national median for the same major.