University of California-Berkeley Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
25.8K

Full + Part time Students
1:17

Faculty to Student Ratio
8%

Transfer Student Ratio
$21.4K

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The University of California, Berkeley is one of the world’s leading academic institutions. Widely known as "Cal," the campus is renowned for the size and quality of its libraries and laboratories, the scope of its research and publications, and the distinction of its faculty and students. National rankings consistently place Berkeley’s undergraduate and graduate programs among the very best in a variety of disciplines. Overlooking San Francisco Bay, UC Berkeley is a lush and tranquil 1,232 acre campus—yet close to many urban opportunities. It is bordered by wooded, rolling hills and the City of Berkeley, one of America’s most lively, culturally diverse, and politically adventurous municipalities.

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Overview

Total Faculty	1,606
Full-Time Undergraduate	25,018
Part-Time Undergraduate	756
Transfer Students	2,182
Programs	259 Programs
Courses	1,342 Courses
Equivalencies	2,074 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$12,874
Out-of-State Tuition	$35,752
Books and Supplies	$1,213
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	32%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$5,763
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	61%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$15,616

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Applicants apply for university-sponsored scholarships automatically when they apply for admission; a separate form, the FAFSA, is required for grants, loans and work study. Contact the Office of Financial Aid - Transfer Advising at 510-642-6442.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Transfer admission is limited to students who have or will have completed a minimum of 60 UC-transferable semester units by the end of the spring term of the current academic year.
Transfer Applications Received:

Fall: 12,624
Transfer Applications Accepted:

Fall: 3,129
Percentage Accepted:

Fall: 25%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

Fall: 2,097

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	November 30

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

The average minimum GPA for fall transfer admission is between 3.6 - 4.0.
Official Transcripts:

Please do not send documents or other information to Berkeley unless requested. If we need more information from an applicant, we will contact you.
SAT Scores:

Standardized test scores are not required.
Essay:

An essay or personal statement is required with your application.
Application Fee:

The basic application fee of $60 entitles you to apply to one University campus.
Interview:

An interview is not required.
Other Requirements:

You must select a major, as your application for admission will be reviewed based on the completion of prerequisite courses for a particular academic program at Berkeley. All applicants must have completed the general education requirements.
Apply Here:

http://students.berkeley.edu/admissions/transfer.asp

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

In general, credit may be granted for courses when a grade of at least a D has been earned.
Credits (Min/Max):

The max credits accepted for transfer from a 2-year institution is 70 semester, 80 from a 4-year. You must complete 60 credits in residence at Berkeley to earn your bachelor's degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

University of California-Berkeley Transfer Credit Policy.pdf