About
Type: Public Research university
Location: Berkeley, CA
Campus: Urban
Size: LARGE 27,126 total undergrads
Student to Faculty Ratio: 17 to1
Acceptance Rate (2014): 18%
85% Students In-State
Location: Berkeley, CA
Campus: Urban
Size: LARGE 27,126 total undergrads
Student to Faculty Ratio: 17 to1
Acceptance Rate (2014): 18%
85% Students In-State
Majors Considering
English Language and Literature, General
Art/Art Studies, General
Art/Art Studies, General
Averages
Average GPA: 3.89 (unweighted)
4.39 (weighted)
Average SAT Math: 630-760
Average SAT Reading: 600-730
Average SAT Writing: 610-740
4.39 (weighted)
Average SAT Math: 630-760
Average SAT Reading: 600-730
Average SAT Writing: 610-740
Admissions/Application
Application Available: August 1
Application Deadline: November 30, 2015
Admissions URL: http://admissions.berkeley.edu/starthere
Admissions Phone: 510-642-3175
Application Deadline: November 30, 2015
Admissions URL: http://admissions.berkeley.edu/starthere
Admissions Phone: 510-642-3175
Cost
Average Financial Aid Package: $26,871
Tuition and Fees: $13,878
Room and Board: $14,388
Food: $1,038
Books & supplies: $1,240
Personal expenses: $2,018
Transportation: $534
Health insurance: $2,580
Tuition and Fees: $13,878
Room and Board: $14,388
Food: $1,038
Books & supplies: $1,240
Personal expenses: $2,018
Transportation: $534
Health insurance: $2,580
Thoughts/Reflection
Ever since I was a young girl, I have wanted to go to UC Berkeley. I don't really know why. Perhaps it was solely because of the location (right by San Francisco) but I feel there was more to it despite the fact that I knew nothing of the school. I think I had a misconception that they host a lot of liberal arts and writing. Unfortunately, they have very little of these and/or my majors. I can't stop myself from really wanting to go, though, so I'm going to trust that energy and apply. I have ranked UC Berkeley as a match because I believe in myself and their acceptance rate isn't an all time low. Also, my sister got into Berkely with a ton of financial aid.