University of California-Berkeley Acceptance Rate
Berkeley, California · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 125,910
- Admitted
- 14,677
- Yield
- 45.2%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of California-Berkeley's acceptance rate has fallen from 16% in 2014–15 to 11.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 73,782 to 125,910 (+71%) over that period.
Its 11.7% rate makes University of California-Berkeley more selective than about 97% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 89%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (13.9% for women vs 9.2% for men, a 4.7-point gap). University of California-Berkeley has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 45.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 73,782 | 11,820 | 16% | 5,467 |
| 2015–16 | 78,893 | 13,320 | 16.9% | 5,550 |
| 2016–17 | 82,561 | 13,975 | 16.9% | 6,182 |
| 2017–18 | 85,044 | 14,549 | 17.1% | 6,379 |
| 2018–19 | 89,607 | 13,301 | 14.8% | 6,012 |
| 2019–20 | 87,847 | 14,278 | 16.3% | 6,455 |
| 2020–21 | 88,062 | 15,390 | 17.5% | 6,117 |
| 2021–22 | 112,843 | 16,295 | 14.4% | 6,931 |
| 2022–23 | 128,209 | 14,523 | 11.3% | 6,728 |
| 2023–24 | 125,910 | 14,677 | 11.7% | 6,641 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 65,678 | 9,131 | 13.9% |
| Men | 60,232 | 5,546 | 9.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of California compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of California-Berkeley's acceptance rate?
University of California-Berkeley's acceptance rate is 11.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (14,677 admitted of 125,910 applicants).
Is University of California-Berkeley test optional?
University of California-Berkeley is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of California-Berkeley?
University of California-Berkeley received 125,910 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 14,677.
Is University of California-Berkeley getting harder to get into?
University of California-Berkeley has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 16% in 2014–15 to 11.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.berkeley.edu/.