University of California, Berkeley
Common Data Set 2025-26
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Acceptance Rate
11.4%
Applications
126,864
Admitted
14,524
Enrolled
6,687
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reportedNo Early Action 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.
Applicants126,864reported count
Admits14,52411%
Class seats6,68746% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 126,864 | 14,524 | 11% | 6,687 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 46%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Offered a spot9,102
Accepted a spot6,479
Admitted from wait list1
71% joined after being offered a spot. 0% of students who joined were admitted. 7% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 9,102 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 6,479 |
| Admitted from wait list | 1 |
| Joined after being offered | 71% |
| Admitted after joining | 0% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
Application fee not reported. Fee waivers are reported as available.
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
471fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
8 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 This information will not be published but will help the publishers further refine CDS items.Portions of the CDS that are not yet prepared are labelled with the expectant release date.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 & H will be available in the May 2026 release
City:Berkeley
StateCA
First Name:Erryn
Last Name:Rivers
Title:Institutional Research Analyst
Office:Office of Planning and Analysis
Address Line 1:2850 Telegraph
Address Line 2:3rd Floor # 1510
Zipcode94,720
Country:United States
Email Address:opa@berkeley.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
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
Street Address Line 1:110 Sproul Hall
CityBerkeley
StateCA
Zip94,720
Country:United States
Main Phone Number (Area Code)510
Main Phone Number:642-6000
WWW Home Page Address:www.berkeley.edu
Admissions Office Street Address (if different) Line 1:110 Sproul Hall
Street Address (if different) Line 2:#5800
CityBerkeley
StateCA
Zip94,720
Country:United States
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):510
Admissions Phone Number:642-3175
Admissions Email Address:gradadm@berkeley.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/
Source of institutional control (Check only one):X
Classify your undergraduate institution:X
Academic year calendar:X
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://diversity.berkeley.edu/
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
6 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
8 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?Y
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):References from first-year applicants only considered upon request..
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?Y
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?Y
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:9,102
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:6,479
Number of wait-listed students admitted:1
Is your waiting list ranked?N
High school completion requirementX
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
Does your institution require or recommend a general college-preparatory program for degree-seeking students?X
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:x
Rigor of secondary school recordx
Academic GPAx
Application Essayx
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total0
SAT Math: Total0
SAT Composite: Total0
ACT Composite: Total0
ACT English: Total0
ACT Math: Total0
ACT Reading: Total0
ACT Science: Total0
Total0
Total0
Percent who had GPA of 4.00.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.990.5
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.740.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.490.0
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.0
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.0
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.0
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
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
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
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): Month2026-11-30 00:00:00
Application closing date (fall): Day2026-11-30 00:00:00
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Y
Yes, by:x
Date: Month2026-03-31 00:00:00
Date: Day2026-03-31 00:00:00
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified afterx
Weeks1
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month2026-05-02 00:00:00
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day2026-05-02 00:00:00
Amount of housing deposit:300
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? (FT)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
4 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
SpringX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Y
Essay or personal statementx
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.
Fall Closing Date: Month2026-11-30 00:00:00
Fall Notification Date: Month2026-04-30 00:00:00
Fall Reply Date: Month2026-06-01 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.
Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:C
Number60
Unit Typetransferable semester units in credit
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:70
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:semester unit credit
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:80
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:semester 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
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:semester unit credit
American Council on Education (ACE)No
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)No
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)No
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/preparing-transfer-students/transfer-credit-practice.html
Fall Closing Date:Day2026-11-30 00:00:00
Fall Notification Date: Day2026-04-30 00:00:00
Fall Reply Date: Day2026-06-01 00:00:00
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
Teacher certification programx
Undergraduate Researchx
Weekend collegex
Arts/fine artsx
English (including composition)x
Historyx
Humanitiesx
Mathematicsx
Philosophyx
Sciences (biological or physical)x
Social sciencex
Student Life
5 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)0%
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 who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing0%
Percent who live off campus or commute1%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus Ministriesx
Choral groupsx
Concert bandx
Dancex
Drama/theaterx
International Student Organizationx
Jazz bandx
Literary magazinex
Marching bandx
Model UNx
Music ensemblesx
Musical theaterx
Operax
Pep bandx
Radio stationx
Student governmentx
Student newspaperx
Student-run film societyx
Symphony orchestrax
Television stationx
Yearbookx
Army ROTC is offered:x
Naval ROTC is offered:x
Marine Option (for Naval ROTC)x
Air Force ROTC is offered:x
Coed residence hallsx
Women's residence halls (Females)x
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):x
Specify:Offers apartments for students with children
Annual Expenses
1 TABLEPlease provide an approximate date (i.e., month/day) when your institution's final 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance will be available:05/17/2026
Financial Aid
2 TABLESTotal Scholarships/Grants$0
Total Self-Help$0
Total Scholarships/Grants$0
Total Self-Help$0