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Students attend Berkeley City College in Berkeley, California, a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Berkeley City College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media, hospitality, and liberal arts.
Applicants to Berkeley City College appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Berkeley City College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 3,723 students at Berkeley City College (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Berkeley City College are 40 years old or older.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Berkeley City College
2050 Center St
Berkeley, CA 94704
General Phone: (510) 981-2800
Admissions Phone: (510) 981-2805
Financial Aid Phone: (510) 981-2807
http://www.peralta.cc.ca.us
Berkeley City College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 118 | liberal arts and sciences, American Sign Language, Spanish language, English, social services, creative writing, international relations |
| Hospitality | 45 | travel services |
| Business And Management | 14 | accounting, business management, international business, business |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | information technology, web design, computer programming, computer networking |
| Media | 7 | digital communications, animation and special effects |
| Office And Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 3 | biology tech |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | drawing |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | medical secretary |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | human services, adult development and aging |
Number of programs and degrees for Berkeley City College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 116 | 21 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 53 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 33 | 15 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, Berkeley City College had a total enrollment of 3,723 students (1,710 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 33% |
| Black | 22% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 15% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 79% |
| State unknown | 21% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Berkeley, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (510) 981-2805
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 732 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,492 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,287 |
Financial Aid:
Berkeley City College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2242700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (510) 981-2807
Berkeley City College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 8 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 19 | $61,684 | 22 | $59,814 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $61,684 | 22 | $59,814 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Human Services, General
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LIBERAL ARTS
American Sign Language (ASL)
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Berkeley City College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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