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University of California – Berkeley, or UC Berkeley, was founded in 1868 and is situated in Berkeley, California, United States. The university offers nearly 300 graduate and undergraduate degree programs in various disciplines. The Berkeley campus covers roughly 1,232 acres of land. The university has 14 schools and colleges under it:
The university’s mascot is Oski the Bear, and its colors are golden yellow and Yale blue. The sports teams participate in the NCAA's Division I-A. The university has won national titles in basketball, football, softball, baseball, tennis, swimming, water polo, Judo, and various other sports.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in engineering, mathematics, science, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Cal Berkeley attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 23% of them (as of 2007-2008). Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 580. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 620 and 750.
Cal Berkeley has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Cal Berkeley has 34,940 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population.
Cal Berkeley values student athletics, and belongs to the Pacific-10 Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of California Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720
General Phone: (510) 642-6000
http://www.berkeley.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 3,120 | economics, political science, English, history, social studies, sociology, interdisciplinary studies, anthropology, ... |
| Science | 1,370 | call and molecular biology, biology, chemistry, physics, chemistry courses, microbiology, astrophysics, toxicology, ... |
| Engineering | 1,312 | electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, operations research, materials science, nuclear engineering, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,006 | business management, business administration |
| Law | 532 | law, legal studies, advanced legal research, legal professions |
| Therapy And Counseling | 401 | psychology, cognitive science |
| Medicine | 316 | public health, optometry, neuroscience |
| Architecture And Planning | 302 | architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture |
| Family And Social Work | 277 | social work, public policy analysis |
| Media | 274 | mass communication, journalism |
| Education And Teaching | 254 | education, educational administration, special ed, education courses |
| Mathematics | 242 | applied mathematics, mathematics, statistics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 237 | environmental studies, conservation, environmental science, forest management, forestry, wood science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 172 | computer science, information science |
| Art Studies | 109 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 108 | philosophy, religion, logic, Buddhist studies, Jewish studies |
| Fine Arts | 85 | art history and criticism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 74 | nutrition sciences |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 50 | film studies |
| Music | 46 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 39 | drama, dance |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 19 | agricultural economics |
| Medical Administration | 10 | environmental health, health care administration |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 2 | range management |
| Design | 2 | design and visual communication |
Number of programs and degrees for Cal Berkeley in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 6,960 | 90 |
| Master's degree | 2,053 | 76 |
| Doctor's degree | 873 | 81 |
| First-professional degree | 345 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 115 | 2 |
| First-professional certificate | 13 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Cal Berkeley had a total enrollment of 34,940 students (35,645 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 35% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 35% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 90% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 97 % |
| Part-Time | 95 % |
Cal Berkeley offers campus housing for 7,414 of its 35,645 (full-time) students.
(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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 44,149 | 10,251 | 23% | 4,225 | 41% |
| Men | 21,053 | 4,583 | 22% | 1,917 | 42% |
| Women | 23,096 | 5,668 | 25% | 2,308 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 580 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 750 |
| SAT Writing | 590 | 710 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 33 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 31% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,656 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,264 |
| Room and board | $ 14,494 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,268 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,168 |
Financial Aid:
Cal Berkeley participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 131200)
Cal Berkeley has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 812 | 298 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 154 | 101 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 109 | 117 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 20 | $143,005 | 6 | $125,450 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $96,250 | 7 | $102,343 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $87,675 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 30 | $119,956 | 18 | $98,412 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 607 | $147,089 | 187 | $134,659 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 159 | $100,287 | 107 | $91,597 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 155 | $84,804 | 90 | $77,611 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 58 | $69,166 | 85 | $61,321 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 5 | $82,081 | 5 | $80,372 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 984 | $124,792 | 475 | $100,268 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Basketball | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Baseball | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Track | Pacific-10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 267 | 267 | 534 |
| Football | 93 | 0 | 93 |
| Track | 31 | 34 | 65 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| All Other Sports | 97 | 217 | 314 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Economics
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
Forestry, General
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Operations Research
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Range Science and Management
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Legal Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American Indian/Native American Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Anthropology, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Asian-American Studies
Celtic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Chinese Language and Literature
Classical/Ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern Studies & Archaeology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Demography and Population Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
International/Global Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Linguistics
Middle/Near Eastern/Semitic Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Neuroscience
Optometry (OD)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Nutrition Sciences
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Buddhist Studies
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Logic
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astrophysics
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Biostatistics
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Endocrinology
Epidemiology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
Microbiology, General
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
Toxicology
Vision Science/Physiological Optics
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cal Berkeley Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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