Berkeley City College

Berkeley City College is a public school in an urban setting in Berkeley, California. Berkeley City College was founded in 1974 and now enrolls around 7,645 students a year, including 7,645 undergrads.

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 newspaper, host a radio show or 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.

Learn more about life at Berkeley City College on the Student Life page.

Is Berkeley City College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at to get a better idea of what Berkeley City College offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Berkeley City College

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

Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Berkeley City College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

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 each full-time student, Berkeley City College spends about $5,609 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Berkeley City College

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.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial 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 be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Berkeley City College. Based on this information, how does Berkeley City College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! 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 urban setting of Berkeley, California, less than an hour from San Francisco and Oakland.

If you want to see Berkeley City College for yourself, 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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