Can you get into University of California-Berkeley?
Berkeley, CA · Public · 33,068 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
11.0%
Admitted GPA
~3.90
unweighted, 4.0 scale
Testing
blind
2027 cycle
Graduation rate
93%
within six years
Reported by the college
What University of California-Berkeley actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Essay
Important
Weighed, though below the factors above.
- Extracurriculars
- Character and personal qualities
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Talent or ability
- First-generation status
- State residency
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Class rank
- Interview
- Demonstrated interest
- Legacy
- Where you live
- Religious affiliation
From University of California-Berkeley’s Common Data Set, 2024, section C7, where colleges report how heavily they weigh each part of an application.
Admitted GPA · 2024
What GPA you need for University of California-Berkeley
Admitted students average around a 3.90 (unweighted, 4.0 scale). A single average hides how compressed the top of an admitted class is, so here is the whole distribution:
- 3.75 and above89%
- 3.50 to 3.749%
- 3.25 to 3.492%
- 3.00 to 3.24<1%
- 2.50 to 2.99<1%
- 2.00 to 2.490%
- Below 2.000%
Share of admitted students in each band, from University of California-Berkeley’s Common Data Set. Colleges read GPA alongside course rigor, so a slightly lower GPA in harder courses can read stronger than the number suggests.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $45,619, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at University of California-Berkeley by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$5,311
- $30k–$48k$6,501
- $48k–$75k$9,693
- $75k–$110k$15,074
- Over $110k$34,529
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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More on University of California-Berkeley
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Common questions
University of California-Berkeley admissions, answered
What is University of California-Berkeley's acceptance rate?
University of California-Berkeley admits 11.0% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What GPA do you need for University of California-Berkeley?
Admitted students average around a 3.90 GPA (unweighted, 4.0 scale). Colleges read GPA alongside course rigor, so a slightly lower GPA in harder courses can read stronger.
Is University of California-Berkeley test-optional?
Yes, University of California-Berkeley is currently test-optional. Submit a score if it falls inside or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does University of California-Berkeley look for in an application?
University of California-Berkeley reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, essay, extracurriculars, character and personal qualities most heavily, in its Common Data Set. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does University of California-Berkeley actually cost?
Sticker price is $45,619, but the average family pays $13,481 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $5,311 per year on average.
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