- Admission: open to anyone who applies
- Average net price: $13,658 a year (2022–23)
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How does your GPA compare?
Where you standAny GPA meets the admission requirement
Berkeley City College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so your GPA and test scores won't keep you out. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Berkeley City College reviews each application.
Berkeley City College acceptance rate
Berkeley City College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
Berkeley City College is a public 2-year college in Berkeley, California, with 6,278 undergraduates.
AP credit
Berkeley City College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,658 a year at Berkeley City College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 2.0 GPA get you into Berkeley City College?
Yes. Berkeley City College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so a 2.0 GPA meets its admission requirement. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
What percent of applicants does Berkeley City College accept?
Berkeley City College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
Does Berkeley City College accept AP credit?
Yes. Berkeley City College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Berkeley City College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,658 a year at Berkeley City College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Berkeley City College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Berkeley City CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and admission policy and credit policies for 2024–25.
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