University of California-Berkeley admissions
Berkeley, CA
University of California-Berkeley acceptance rate
11.0%
13,639 of 124,242 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Highly selective. With a rate like this, University of California-Berkeley is usually a reach unless your grades and scores are well above the typical admitted student.
Key numbers
- Yield: 46% of admitted students enrolled (6,272 of 13,639).
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Common questions about University of California-Berkeley
What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Berkeley?
University of California-Berkeley admitted 11.0% of applicants (13,639 of 124,242) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at University of California-Berkeley?
6,272 of the 13,639 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 46%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at University of California-Berkeley?
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