University of California--Berkeley is a public institution that was founded in
1868.
It
has a total undergraduate enrollment of 27,126,
its setting is urban,
and the campus size is 1,232 acres.
It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar.
University of California--Berkeley's ranking in the 2016 edition of Best Colleges
is National Universities,
20.
Its in-state tuition and fees are $13,432 (2015-16); out-of-state
tuition and fees are $38,140 (2015-16).
The University of California—Berkeley, often referred to as Cal, is
situated overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Typically, 95 percent or
more of incoming freshmen at Berkeley choose to live on campus. There
are more than 1,000 student organizations, ranging from political groups
to a hang gliding club and everything in between. Berkeley also has a
thriving Greek life with dozens of fraternity and sorority chapters. The
California Golden Bears, Berkeley’s athletic teams, compete in the
Pac-12 Conference and are known for their traditional arch rivalry with Stanford University.
Berkeley has 14 schools and colleges, including a number of graduate
and professional schools, such as the School of Optometry and the
Graduate School of Journalism. Other graduate programs offered include
those in the highly ranked Haas School of Business, Graduate School of Education, College of Engineering and School of Law.
Berkeley is well known as a hub of liberal student activism: The Free
Speech Movement – a 1964 student protest at Berkeley in response to the
administration’s ban on political activity – gained widespread
attention. Notable alumni include former U.S. Supreme Court Chief
Justice Earl Warren, Olympic gold medalist Jonny Moseley and actor John
Cho, known for his role in the "Harold and Kumar" films. Dr. J. Robert
Oppenheimer, who worked on the development of the atomic bomb as
scientific director of the Manhattan Project during World War II, was a
professor at Berkeley.
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School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):
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Applying
When applying to University of California--Berkeley, it's important to note the application
deadline is November 30.
Scores for
either the ACT or SAT test are
due December 31.
The application fee at University of California--Berkeley is $70.
It is most selective,
with an acceptance rate of 16 percent.
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Selectivity
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most selective
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Fall 2014 acceptance rate
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16%
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Application deadline
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November 30
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by
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December 31
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Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of California--Berkeley is
17:1, and the school has 59 percent
of its classes with fewer than 20 students.
The most popular majors at University of California--Berkeley
include: Social Sciences; Biological and Biomedical Sciences;
Engineering; English Language and Literature/Letters; and Natural
Resources and Conservation.
The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student
satisfaction,
is 96.8 percent.
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Class sizes
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Student-faculty ratio
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17:1
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4-year graduation rate
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72%
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Five most popular majors for 2014 graduates
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Student Life
University of California--Berkeley has a total undergraduate enrollment of
27,126, with a gender distribution of 47.9
percent male students and 52.1 percent female students.
At this school, 26 percent of the students live in college-owned,
-operated, or -affiliated housing and 74
percent of students live off campus.
University of California--Berkeley is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
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Total enrollment
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37,581
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Student gender distribution
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Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
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Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
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Collegiate athletic association
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NCAA I
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Campus Services
University of California--Berkeley
offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and
vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency
telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled
dormitory access (key, security card, etc).
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Students who have cars on campus
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Health insurance offered
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No
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Cost and Financial Aid
At University of California--Berkeley, 51.2 percent of full-time undergraduates
receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based
scholarship or grant award is $22,135.
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In-state tuition and fees
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$13,432 (2015-16)
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Out-of-state tuition and fees
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$38,140 (2015-16)
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Room and board
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$15,422 (2015-16)
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Financial aid statistics
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