Tuition & net price

How much does University of California, Berkeley cost?

Published tuition is $16,347 in-state and $50,547 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $45,619 a year. After aid, families pay between $5,311 and $34,529 depending on income.

In-state tuition$16,347before aid
Out-of-state$50,547before aid
Lowest net price$5,311families under $30k
Highest net price$34,529families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $5,311 12%
$30,001–$48,000 $6,501 14%
$48,001–$75,000 $9,693 21%
$75,001–$110,000 $15,074 33%
Over $110,000 $34,529 76%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
29%
Take federal loans
17%
Typical repayment
$138/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in California.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
University of California, Santa Barbara $16,414 $50,614 $41,573 $9,231
University of California, Santa Cruz $16,005 $50,205 $41,179 $8,717
University of California, San Diego $16,758 $50,958 $38,701 $7,525
University of California Davis $16,774 $50,974 $41,238 $9,211
University of California, Irvine $15,722 $49,922 $38,632 $8,123
University of California, Merced $15,623 $49,823 $39,665 $7,945

University of California, Berkeley costs: common questions

How much is tuition at University of California, Berkeley?
Published tuition is $16,347 for in-state students and $50,547 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does University of California, Berkeley actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $5,311 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $34,529.
What is the total cost of attendance at University of California, Berkeley?
$45,619 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is University of California, Berkeley worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $92,446 ten years after starting, against $13,000 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.