University of California - Berkeley
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(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1300 | 1520 |
| 2021 | 1300 | 1520 |
| 2022 | 1300 | 1520 |
| 2023 | 1300 | 1530 |
| 2024 | 1300 | 1530 |
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๐ Great Fit If You Are:
Restless thinkers
if youโre never satisfied with easy answers and crave complexity, Berkeley feeds your mind.
Change-driven minds
if you believe knowledge should challenge power and help people, this is your ground zero.
Self-starters
if you thrive in freedom, chaos, and autonomy, Berkeley will let you build your own path.
Tech and policy builders
if you want to code and legislate, model and mobilize, this is the perfect intersection.
Global justice seekers
if you care about equity, climate, AI ethics, or civil rights, youโll find your tribe here.
๐จ Not Ideal For:
Structure-dependent students
Berkeley is huge, decentralized, and requires strong personal initiative.
Socially conservative students
the political culture is proudly progressive and activist by default.
Shield-seekers
professors are brilliant but may not hold your hand; support systems exist, but you must find them.
Peace-and-quiet lovers
this is a noisy, fast, and sometimes chaotic intellectual jungle.
Prestige-only applicants
Berkeleyโs status is strong, but the true value lies in the fire it lights, not the name it carries.
โ๏ธ Weather & Climate
spring
60-70ยฐF (16-21ยฐC)
Mild and pleasant
summer
65-75ยฐF (18-24ยฐC)
Foggy mornings, sunny afternoons
fall
65-75ยฐF (18-24ยฐC)
Warm and clear
winter
50-60ยฐF (10-16ยฐC)
Cool with some rain
Mediterranean climate with mild temperatures.
โ๏ธAverage 256 sunny days per year
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Vibrant city known for its cultural diversity and tech scene.
Nearby city with rich cultural offerings and dining options.