University of California-Berkeley California

A Research 1 doctorate university in Berkeley with 11.7% acceptance rate and strong social sciences focus.

College statistics

Address:
200 California Hall
Berkeley, CA
94720
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.berkeley.edu/
Setting:
City
Research Activity Tier:
Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Social Sciences

UC Berkeley is a public research university in Berkeley, California, and one of the top-ranked institutions in the United States. The university conducts very high levels of research spending and doctorate production, serving nearly 46,000 undergraduate and graduate students across a wide range of disciplines, with social sciences as a primary undergraduate focus.

In-state tuition is $12,260 annually, with total cost of attendance for in-state students at $36,010. Out-of-state students pay $44,148 in tuition and face a total cost of attendance of $67,898. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published rates. Admission is highly selective, with an 11.7% acceptance rate.

This school is suited for students seeking rigorous academic training within a large research institution and a competitive peer group. For more information, visit www.berkeley.edu/.