University of California, Berkeley acceptance rate, scores and deadlines

Berkeley, CA · public · 33,068 undergraduates

Acceptance rate 11.5% Fall 2025 · ↑0.5 pts
SAT Not used Test-blind
Tests, 2026–27 Test-blind From the admissions site

Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from UC Berkeley's admissions site.

Chances at UC Berkeley
1500
unweighted, 4.0 scale —
Your odds · Regular decision Reach
9.7–11%
  • UC Berkeley is test-blind: it doesn't look at SAT or ACT scores.
  • So this range uses the admit rate for applicants without special hooks.
  • UC Berkeley admits 11.5% of applicants overall.
  • Under 15% admitted: a reach for every applicant.

Data: Common Data Set 2025–26 · Test-blind for 2026–27

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Acceptance rate

UC Berkeley acceptance rate by year

14,524 of 126,864 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 11.0% for Fall 2024.

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 201520172019202120232025 11.5%
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Entering classAppliedAdmittedRateSource
Fall 2025126,86414,52411.5%Common Data Set
Fall 2024124,24213,63911.0%IPEDS
Fall 2023125,91014,67711.7%IPEDS
Fall 2022128,20914,52311.3%IPEDS
Fall 2021112,84316,29514.4%IPEDS
Fall 202088,06215,39017.5%IPEDS
Fall 201987,84714,27816.3%IPEDS
Fall 201889,60713,30114.8%IPEDS
Fall 201785,04414,54917.1%IPEDS
Fall 201682,56113,97516.9%IPEDS
Fall 201578,89313,32016.9%IPEDS

2026–27 applications

UC Berkeley deadlines for 2026–27

Apply with UC Application. Checked October 24, 2026 on UC Berkeley's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.

  1. Regular decision Apply by Decisions March
Every 2026–27 deadline, in date order

Scores and GPA

Test scores and GPA at UC Berkeley

Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.

UC Berkeley is test-blind: scores it lists are not used in admission decisions.

Average high school GPA 3.90
As reported, 100% reported a GPA
High school GPA of enrolled first-years (Fall 2025)
  • 4.039.8%
  • 3.75–3.9950.1%
  • 3.50–3.748.1%
  • 3.25–3.491.4%
  • 3.00–3.240.3%
  • 2.50–2.990.2%
  • Below 2.500.1%

What counts

What UC Berkeley weighs

From section C7 of UC Berkeley's Common Data Set 2025–26.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA
  • Essays

Important

  • Activities
  • Character
  • Volunteer work
  • Work experience

Considered

  • Test scores
  • Recommendations
  • Talent or ability
  • First-generation status
  • State residency

Not considered

  • Class rank
  • Interview
  • Alumni relation
  • Where you live
  • Religious affiliation
  • Demonstrated interest

Waitlist

UC Berkeley waitlist

9,102 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 6,479 accepted it, and 0 were admitted from it (0.0% of those who stayed on).

Cost

What UC Berkeley costs

From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use UC Berkeley's net price calculator.

Tuition, in-state$17,198
Per year
Tuition, out-of-state$54,800
Per year
Average net price$14,538
After grants, aided students
Open UC Berkeley's net price calculator

Compare

Colleges with a similar acceptance rate

Close to UC Berkeley's 11.5%, from the same official data.

FAQ

Questions about UC Berkeley admissions

What is UC Berkeley's acceptance rate?

UC Berkeley admitted 14,524 of 126,864 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 11.5%. That is up from 11.0% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.

Is UC Berkeley test-optional for 2026–27?

UC Berkeley is test-blind for 2026–27: it does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admission.

When are UC Berkeley's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Regular decision: November 30, 2026. Check UC Berkeley's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.

Where the numbers come from

Sources

Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.

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