Berkeley, CA
200 California Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720
http://www.berkeley.edu
University of California - Berkeley is a public university in Berkeley, CA. It is a very notable college, ranking 43rd in the nation, and admission is highly selective (15% acceptance rate). It is a huge university with 30,818 full-time students enrolled. UC Berkeley's most regularly picked major is a Bachelor's degree in Economics, which is comprised of 7% of students. Alternative commonly desired options include Computer Science, which accounts for 7% of students, and Cellular Biology (6%). It ranks 6th in America for its architecture program, and second in California for both its architecture and global studies programs. Furthermore, University of California - Berkeley ranked 2nd in CA for most liberal colleges. At full price, in-state tuition goes for $13,474 a year, but for applicants based out of state, tuition costs $45,334. That being said, 59% of UC Berkeley undergraduates are awarded financial support. 90% of University of California - Berkeley students walk on commencement day, wide-eyed and ready to move into the workforce. On average, graduates earn a yearly income of $48,700 a couple years after finishing their studies. After another four years of work experience, the graduate's average salary rises 32.9% to $64,700, which is 61.3% over the national median wage for individuals. Those of you applying might also want to be aware that it is neither required nor recommended that you share your high school rank when applying and ACT scores are submitted by 50% of applicants. Additionally, 14% of available classes are mid-sized, with 40 to 99 students. On the subject of your checkbook, be aware that UC Berkeley students awarded institutional grants receive $11,238 in monetary aid on average. Our team of researchers rated UC Berkeley a 9.46 for its faculty and for its party scene, UC Berkeley received a 9.79. With regard for campus life, at University of California - Berkeley, students can join many music clubs including Marching Band or Pep Band. To wrap things up, one out of four graduates take home a starting salary of $27,500 or less and 25% of graduates earn a minimum starting salary of $75,500.
9.79
Party Scene
9.46
Location
6.55
Dorms
8.76
Campus Food
10
Student Life
7.47
Safety
SAT Score
1320-1530
ACT Score
31-35
Average Aid Awarded
Students Recieving Financial Aid
91%
No
20:1
Economics
Computer Science
Cellular Biology
Political Science and Government
Environmental Science
Business
Electrical Engineering
Cognitive Science