College Roadmap · Family ROI Report
UNIVERSITY · CDS 2023-2024
University of California, Berkeley
Prepared for Sample Student · Berkeley, CA
Best-case 4-yr offset
$8,422
AP savings + Regents' and Chancellor's Scholarship
Typical 4-yr offset
$8,422
AP + avg merit × 4 · 100% receive merit
Need-based (if eligible)
up to $102,000 / 4 yrs
Admissions Reality
11.7%
Yield 45.0% · Test Blind
Annual Sticker Cost
$92,506
Net after avg aid: $67,006
AP Tuition Saved
$-1,578
-1 credits · -0.1 semester(s)
Admissions Profile
SAT Total (mid 50%)
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ACT Composite
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GPA
Not reported
Decision Plans
RD
Your weighted and unweighted UC grade point average (calculated using 10th and 11th grade UC-approved courses only)
Cost Breakdown
Tuition$47,346
Fees$3,461
Room & board$23,640
Cost of Attendance (sticker)$92,506
Average need-based aid− $25,500
Net price (avg)$67,006
Merit Scholarship Opportunity
Regents' and Chancellor's Scholarship
Highly competitive
The most prestigious scholarship offered by UC Berkeley to entering undergraduate students.
$2,500 /yr
AP Investment & Return
Based on Berkeley's AP credit policy (min score 3, capped at -1 credits).
Edit AP profile
Calculus BC
+5 credits · $7,890
5
Chemistry
+5 credits · $7,890
5
Biology
+5 credits · $7,890
5
English Language
+4 credits · $6,312
4
US History
+5 credits · $7,890
4
Credits
-1
Sem. saved
-0.1
Saved
$-1,578
College Board Recognition
AP Scholar with Distinction
Average score of 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3+ on 5 or more exams.
Say to the parent
"UC Berkeley offers a world-class education at a public university price, with a strong emphasis on research and social impact."
Say to the student
"At UC Berkeley, you'll be surrounded by brilliant and passionate students and faculty who are changing the world. You'll have the opportunity to get involved in cutting-edge research and make a real difference."
College Admissions Co-pilot · Sourced from CDS 2023-2024 + official school financial aid & AP credit policy pagesUpdated 2026-04-22