UNIVERSITY · CDS 2023-2024
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 33,073 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
Top PublicUC System
Accept
11.7%
Yield
45.0%
Test
Blind
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%)
Not used
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
Not used
SAT Math (mid 50%)
Not used
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
Not used
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTEYour weighted and unweighted UC grade point average (calculated using 10th and 11th grade UC-approved courses only)
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RD | Nov 30 | — | RD: Nov 30 |
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$47,346
Total COA
$92,506
Avg need-based aid
$25,500
Avg merit award
$2,500
Net price after avg need aid
$67,006
Berkeley meets 68% of demonstrated need on average.
Named merit programs
Regents' and Chancellor's Scholarship
$2,500 / yr (renewable)
Highly competitive
The most prestigious scholarship offered by UC Berkeley to entering undergraduate students.
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Berkeley's AP Policy
UC Berkeley awards credit for AP exam scores of 3 or higher. The amount and type of credit depend on the subject and the specific college within Berkeley. Credit can be used to satisfy breadth requirements, quantitative reasoning, or foreign language requirements. In some cases, high scores can satisfy entire course requirements.
Min score
3
Credit cap
-1 credits
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
No APs selected. Click Add AP exam to start, or use the sample profile to see what a strong student might recover.
What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankNot Considered
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresConsidered
- Application essayVery Important
- RecommendationConsidered
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
As part of the vibrant UC Berkeley community, we reimagine the world by challenging convention to shape the future. We are connectors reaching beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries to explore new ideas. We thrive in the intersections where people, organizations, and societies interact with information, technology, and data. We strive to make those interactions fairer and more inclusive.
Distilled Themes
Information is for allInformation has consequencesInformation can and should make the world a better and fairer placeInformation can and should be harnessed to expand diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belongingInformation must be designed to enhance humans, which requires involving people from the start
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01Academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to social justice.
- 02Leadership and a desire to make a positive impact on the world.
- 03A willingness to challenge the status quo and think outside the box.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Demonstrate a strong academic record, particularly in challenging courses.
- 02Write a compelling application essay that showcases your personality and experiences.
- 03Highlight your involvement in extracurricular activities and leadership roles.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A generic application that doesn't show a genuine interest in Berkeley
- A lack of challenging coursework
- A weak application essay
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Computer ScienceEngineeringBusinessChemistryBiological SciencesEnglish
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Dec 1, 2025
Early Decision I
Not offered
—
Early Decision II
Not offered
—
Early Action
Not offered
—
Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
—
Rolling Admission
Not offered
—
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2022-2023)
Not trackedWeight: Not Considered
UC Berkeley does not track demonstrated interest; official policy states all applicants are evaluated identically regardless of contact.
Save the energy
Do not spend effort on interest signals—focus on essays and academics instead.
Provenance