Berkeley School of Theology Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Berkeley, CA · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 89% for fall 2024
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Berkeley School of Theology reported an acceptance rate of 89% for fall 2024.

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Berkeley School of Theology GPA requirements

Berkeley School of Theology doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Berkeley School of Theology hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Berkeley School of Theology acceptance rate

Berkeley School of Theology admitted 16 of 18 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 89%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Berkeley School of Theology is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Berkeley, California, with 17 undergraduates.

Admission requirements

What Berkeley School of Theology looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Considered if submitted
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Berkeley School of Theology's admissions office before you apply.

Berkeley School of Theology didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

Berkeley School of Theology doesn't award college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is it to get into Berkeley School of Theology?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Berkeley School of Theology admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How much does GPA matter at Berkeley School of Theology?

It's one factor among several: Berkeley School of Theology requires recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Berkeley School of Theology?

No. Berkeley School of Theology doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What percent of applicants does Berkeley School of Theology accept?

Berkeley School of Theology's acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 16 of 18 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I get into Berkeley School of Theology with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Berkeley School of Theology admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What GPA does Berkeley School of Theology look for?

Berkeley School of Theology doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Does Berkeley School of Theology give credit for AP exams?

No. Berkeley School of Theology reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it doesn't award credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams for 2024–25.

Does Berkeley School of Theology ask for a personal statement?

Yes. Berkeley School of Theology requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Berkeley School of Theology look at legacy status?

No. Berkeley School of Theology doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Berkeley School of Theology's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Berkeley School of TheologyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024 and credit policies for 2024–25.

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