by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for University of California-Berkeley, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of California-Berkeley ran $16,347 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $50,547. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees came to $3,201 in-state and $3,201 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,146 | $47,346 |
| Fees | $3,201 | $3,201 |
| Total | $16,347 | $50,547 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
How much would University of California-Berkeley charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how University of California-Berkeley costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, University of California-Berkeley runs on the expensive side.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the University of California-Berkeley Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at University of California-Berkeley has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,442 | $41,196 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,928 | $42,954 |
| One Year Ago | $12,522 | $45,096 |
| Most Recent Year | $13,146 | $47,346 |
The following chart shows how tuition at UC Berkeley has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition increased 5.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $53,068 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.74%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $17,122. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 4.75%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $52,947.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $17,122 | $52,947 |
| In 2 Years | $17,934 | $55,461 |
| In 3 Years | $18,784 | $58,094 |
| In 4 Years | $19,674 | $60,852 |
| In 5 Years | $20,607 | $63,741 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $227,354, compared with about $73,514 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at University of California-Berkeley, go to the University of California-Berkeley Financial Aid page.
