University of California-Berkeley Admission Chances

Estimate based on official U.S. Department of Education data.

Acceptance rate
11%
SAT 25th
SAT 75th
ACT midpoint

Calculate your chances at University of California-Berkeley

Enter your GPA and either SAT or ACT. We compare against University of California-Berkeley's published 25th–75th percentile range.

Plan to apply

Early-round admit rate not available for University of California-Berkeley yet — shown for reference only.

Enter at least your GPA or test score to see your estimate.

About University of California-Berkeley admissions

University of California-Berkeley admits about 11% of applicants. These figures come directly from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflect the most recently reported cohort.

Frequently asked questions

How are my chances at University of California-Berkeley calculated?

Stairway U compares your GPA, SAT, and ACT scores to the published 25th–75th percentile ranges from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, then adjusts for the school's overall acceptance rate of 11%.

What GPA do I need for University of California-Berkeley?

University of California-Berkeley does not publish a hard GPA cutoff. Strong applicants typically present a GPA in line with the school's selectivity (acceptance rate 11%) and SAT scores in the —–— range.

Can I improve my chances at University of California-Berkeley?

Yes. Score-band analysis on Stairway U shows exactly how many points on the SAT or ACT translate into a meaningfully higher chance of admission, based on University of California-Berkeley's published score distribution.

Is the chancing data accurate?

All admission rates, SAT, and ACT figures come directly from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which sources data from IPEDS. Stairway U does not invent or scrape data. This tool compares your academic profile to the published statistics of admitted students. It is not a prediction engine — admission decisions depend on many factors beyond test scores and GPA, including essays, recommendations, extracurriculars, and institutional priorities that are not captured in public data.

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