University of California, Berkeley
Common Data Set 2024-25
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Acceptance Rate
11.0%
Applications
124,245
Admitted
13,714
Enrolled
6,272
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants124,245reported count
Admits13,71411%
Class seats6,27246% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 124,245 | 13,714 | 11% | 6,272 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 46%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Offered a spot10,894
Accepted a spot7,853
Admitted from wait list26
72% joined after being offered a spot. 0% of students who joined were admitted. 9% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 10,894 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 7,853 |
| Admitted from wait list | 26 |
| Joined after being offered | 72% |
| Admitted after joining | 0% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$92,446
10 yrs after enrollment
93%
6-year completion
$13,481
sticker minus grants
$13,000
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
660fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
7 TABLESWe invite you to indicate if there are items on the CDS for which you cannot use the requested analytic convention, cannot provide data for the cohort requested, whose methodology is unclear, or about which you have questions or comments in general. This information will not be published but will help the publishers further refine CDS items.Portions of the CDS that are not yet prepared are labelled with the expectant release date. Sections G will be finalized in the July 2025 release
Name:Erryn Rivers
Title:Institutional Research Analyst
Office:Office of Planning and Analysis
Mailing Address:Suite 201 1608 4th Street
City/State/Zip/Country:Berkeley/CA/94710-1510/United States
E-mail Address:opa@berkeley.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Web site?Y
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://opa.berkeley.edu/campus-data/common-data-set
Name of College/University:University of California, Berkeley
Mailing Address:110 Sproul Hall
City/State/Zip/Country:Berkeley/CA/94720/United States
Main Phone Number:(510) 642-6000
WWW Home Page Address:www.berkeley.edu
Admissions Office Mailing Address:110 Sproul Hall, #5800
City/State/Zip/Country:Berkeley/CA/94720/United States
Admissions E-mail Address:ucinfo@applyucsupport.net
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/
Publicx
Coeducational collegex
Semesterx
Bachelor'sx
Postbachelor's certificatex
Master'sx
Post-master's certificatex
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipx
Doctoral degree – professional practicex
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://diversity.berkeley.edu/
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?Y
Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission2025-07-15 00:00:00
If necessary, use this space to clarify your test policies (e.g., if tests are recommended for some students, or if tests are not required of some students due to differences by academic program, student academic background, or if other examinations may be considered in lieu of the SAT and ACT):UC Berkeley is test-free, which means we will not use SAT/ACT test scores in any part of our application process.
Berkeley has always used, and will continue to use, holistic review, which means there is no one sole factor on the application that will determine a student’s admission status. SAT/ACT test scores were not the only academic indicators available on the application to assess students. Other academic indicators will continue to be assessed in the review process, including grades, the rigor of a student's courses, other non-required tests (SAT subject test, AP tests, IB test, etc.), and a student’s individual academic context.
While SAT/ACT scores will not be used in the admissions process, any scores submitted to Berkeley will be used for placement or subject credit purposes should the student be admitted to Berkeley.
Please indicate which tests your institution uses for placement (e.g., state tests):Response 'x'
SATX
ACTX
APX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?Y
SAT or ACTNot considered for admission, even if submitted
ACT OnlyNot considered for admission, even if submitted
SAT OnlyNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Total first-time, first-year who applied72,156
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted10,774
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled5,247
Total first-time, first-year who applied29,788
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted2,186
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled643
Total first-time, first-year who applied22,301
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted754
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled382
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?Y
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:10,894
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:7,853
Number of wait-listed students admitted:26
Is your waiting list ranked?N
High school diploma is required and GED is acceptedX
Requirex
Total academic units15.0
English4.0
Mathematics3.0
Science2.0
Of these, units that must be lab2.0
Foreign language2.0
Social studies0.0
History2.0
Academic electives1.0
Computer Science0.0
Visual/Performing Arts1.0
Total academic units18.0
English4.0
Mathematics4.0
Science3.0
Of these, units that must be lab3.0
Foreign language3.0
Social studies0.0
History2.0
Academic electives1.0
Computer Science0.0
Visual/Performing Arts1.0
other (explain):x
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total0
SAT Math: Total0
SAT Composite: Total0
ACT Composite: Total0
ACT Math: Total0
ACT English: Total0
ACT Writing: Total0
ACT Science: Total0
ACT Reading: Total0
Total0
Total0
Percent who had GPA of 4.00.377
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.990.515
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.740.086
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.490.015
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.004
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.003
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.0
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990.0
Percent who had GPA below 1.00.0
Total1
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.90
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:1.0
Does your institution have an application fee?Y
Amount of application fee:$80 for domestic students / $95 for international
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Y
Same feeX
Can on-line application fee be waived for applicants with financial need?Y
Does your institution have an application closing date?Y
Application closing date (fall)2024-11-30 00:00:00
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Y
Yes, by:X
Date2024-03-31 00:00:00
Date2024-05-01 00:00:00
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after1
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):2024-05-02 00:00:00
Amount of housing deposit:300
Yes, in partX
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Y
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?N
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?N
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?N
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Y
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Y
Another Gender97
Unknown58
Total2,691
FallX
SpringX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Y
High school transcriptRecommended of Some
College transcript(s)Recommended of All
Essay or personal statementRequired of All
InterviewRequired of Some
Standardized test scoresRequired of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum high school grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):n/a
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.40
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Supplemental Forms are required only from some transfer students.
Fall2024-11-30 00:00:00
Fall2024-04-30 00:00:00
Fall2024-06-01 00:00:00
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?N/A
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:Completion of prerequisite courses for intended major and freshman/sophomore general education courses.
Number60
Unit Typetransferable semester units in credit
Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:C
Number70
Unit Typesemester unit credit
Number80
Unit Typesemester unit credit
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:n/a
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:60
Describe other transfer credit policies:Maximum transfer units may vary by college.
American Council on Education (ACE)N
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)N
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Response URL
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programx
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesx
Cross-registrationx
Distance learningx
Double majorx
Dual enrollmentx
English as a Second Language (ESL)x
Exchange student program (domestic)x
Honors Programx
Independent studyx
Internshipsx
Student-designed majorx
Study abroadx
Undergraduate Researchx
Arts/fine artsx
English (including composition)x
Historyx
Humanitiesx
Mathematicsx
Philosophyx
Sciences (biological or physical)x
Social sciencex
Other (describe):American Cultures, International Studies
Student Life
5 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)0%
Percent of men who join fraternities0%
Percent of women who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing1%
Percent who live off campus or commute0%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)0%
Percent of men who join fraternities0%
Percent of women who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing0%
Percent who live off campus or commute0%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Average age of full-time students18.0
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18.0
Average age of full-time studentsAverage
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20.0
Campus MinistriesResponse 'x'
Choral groupsx
Concert bandx
Dancex
Drama/theaterx
International Student Organizationx
Jazz bandx
Literary magazinex
Marching bandx
Model UNx
Music ensemblesx
Musical theaterx
Operax
Radio stationx
Student governmentx
Student newspaperx
Student-run film societyx
Symphony orchestrax
Television stationx
Yearbookx
On CampusResponse 'x'
At Cooperating Institutionx
Name of Cooperating InstitutionResponse Text
Marine Option
(for Naval ROTC)Response 'x'
On Campusx
At Cooperating Institutionx
Name of Cooperating InstitutionResponse Text
On CampusResponse 'x'
At Cooperating Institutionx
Name of Cooperating InstitutionResponse Text
Coed dormsResponse 'x'
Men's dormsx
Apartments for married studentsx
Apartments for single studentsx
Special housing for disabled studentsx
Special housing for international studentsx
Fraternity/sorority housingx
Cooperative housingx
Theme housingx
Wellness housingx
Living Learning Communitiesx
Other housing options (specify):Response Text
Annual Expenses
7 TABLESMinimumNo
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?Percent
Financial Aid
14 TABLES2024-2025Response 'x'
2023-2024 Finalx
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$68,222,368
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$156,736,406
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$234,752,407
Total Scholarships/Grants$7,422,414
Federal Work-Study$18,878,667
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$19,985,115
Total Self-Help$6,998,003
Parent Loans$45,861,785
Tuition Waivers
Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$9,761,346
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$1,643,929
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$5,175,013
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$17,572,285
Total Scholarships/Grants$11,700,660
Parent Loans$16,293,614
Tuition Waivers
Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$33,965,225
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.Number
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableResponse 'x'
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:Number
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:Average in $
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:Total in $
FAFSAResponse 'x'
Institution's own financial aid formX
Noncustodial PROFILEX
Other (specify):Response Text
Institution’s own financial aid formResponse 'x'
Other (specify):Response Text
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:Date
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:2025-03-02 00:00:00
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)Response 'x'
a) Students notified on or about (date):Date
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:Response 'Y' or 'N'
If yes, starting date:Date
Students must reply by (date):Date
or within____weeks of notification.Number of weeks
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansResponse 'x'
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loansx
Federal Direct PLUS Loansx
Federal Nursing Loansx
College/university loans from institutional fundsx
Other (specify):Response Text
Federal Pell GrantsResponse 'x'
Federal SEOGx
State scholarships/grantsx
Private scholarshipsx
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsx
United Negro College Fundx
Other (specify):Response Text
AcademicsResponse 'x'
Alumni affiliationx
Job skillsx
Music/dramax
AcademicsResponse 'x'
Alumni affiliationx
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Response Text