Berkeley City College

Berkeley City College Overview

Berkeley City College is a public school in the urban setting of Berkeley, California. Berkeley City College was founded in 1974 and the school currently enrolls around 7,645 students per year, including 7,645 undergrad students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Berkeley City College!

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus

Interested in journalism or communications? Berkeley City College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Planning to play sports? Berkeley City College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Berkeley City College on the Student Life page.

2022 Berkeley City College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
In-State Tuition	$1,104
Out-of-State	$7,464

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Is Berkeley City College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can give you a sense of how selective a college is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a clearer sense of what Berkeley City College offers and if the college might be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Berkeley City College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Berkeley City College Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Berkeley City College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Berkeley City College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Berkeley City College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

For more information about Berkeley City College's endowment, check with the school directly. For each full-time student, Berkeley City College spends about $5,609 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Berkeley City College

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Berkeley City College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Berkeley City College.

Based on this information, is Berkeley City College the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Berkeley City College a good school for you?

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Where is Berkeley City College?

Berkeley City College is located in the city of Berkeley, California, less than an hour from San Francisco and Oakland.

If you would like to see Berkeley City College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 1-80; California 580 to Berkeley, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Oakland International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Berkeley City College and Berkeley are like without leaving home.

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