UC Berkeley acceptance rate
UC Berkeley admitted 11.4% of first-year applicants for fall 2025. Of 126,864 students who applied, 14,524 got in.
- 126,864applied
- 14,524admitted
- 6,687enrolled
- 46%of admitted students enrolled (yield)
Fall 2025 entering class. Source: UC Berkeley, Common Data Set 2025–26, section C1. Checked October 30, 2026.
How this compares with the federal figure
The Department of Education's College Scorecard still shows fall 2024, the latest year federal data covers. The college's own report is a year newer.
| Entering class | Acceptance rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 11.4% | Common Data Set 2025–26 |
| Fall 2024 | 11% | College Scorecard (IPEDS 2024–25) |
Admission got slightly easier, by 0.5 percentage points.
Early decision and early action
UC Berkeley offers neither early decision nor early action. All applications are due November 30.
SAT and ACT scores
Test scores are not considered, even if you send them.
Because scores play no part in admission, UC Berkeley does not report SAT or ACT ranges for its entering class.
High school GPA
The average high school GPA of enrolled first-years was 3.90. 90% had a 3.75 or higher.
| 4.0 | 39.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75-3.99 | 50.1% | |
| 3.50-3.74 | 8.1% | |
| 3.25-3.49 | 1.4% | |
| 3.00-3.24 | 0.3% | |
| Below 3.00 | 0.3% |
Share of enrolled first-years in each GPA range, fall 2025. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26, sections C11–C12.
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Check my chances at BerkeleyApplication fee and cost
Application fee: $80, or $95 for international applicants (can be waived for financial need).
Tuition and fees for 2025–26 are $17,198 for California residents and $54,800 for out-of-state students; the average net price after grants was $14,538 in 2024–25. See Berkeley's full cost and net price by family income.
Common questions
What is the Berkeley acceptance rate?
11.4% for students entering in fall 2025. The college admitted 14,524 of 126,864 first-year applicants, according to its Common Data Set 2025–26. The federal figure for fall 2024 was 11%.
Is Berkeley test-optional?
No. UC Berkeley does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admission, even if you send them.
What GPA do you need for Berkeley?
There is no published minimum. The average high school GPA of enrolled first-years in fall 2025 was 3.90, and 90% had a GPA of 3.75 or higher.
Sources
- UC Berkeley, Common Data Set 2025–26 (from the college's institutional research office), checked October 30, 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, release of October 15, 2026.
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