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UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley
110 Sproul Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720


Website: https://www.berkeley.edu/
UC Berkeley
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 510 642-3175

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: November 30
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT not used
Dates test scores should be received: July 15 for SAT II
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience important
Average secondary school GPA: 3.9
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 125,130
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 14,220
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 4,655
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 44
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 15%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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