Berkeley City College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Berkeley City College is a public community college in Berkeley, California, serving roughly 4,456 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,096 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,258. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (28.8%) and White (22.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,258
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,096 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,456 19.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 36.36%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 46.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 40.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 11,331
- Room & Board: $22,820 annual estimate
Berkeley City College: what the data shows
Common questions about Berkeley City College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Berkeley City College?
Berkeley City College is located in Berkeley, CA (ZIP 94704).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Berkeley City College public or private?
Berkeley City College is a Public institution.
How much does Berkeley City College cost?
Published tuition: $1,258 in-state, $9,898 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,096.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,979 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,182 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,123 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,213 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $5,032.
How big is Berkeley City College?
Total enrollment: 4,456 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 11,331 students.
About 20% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Berkeley City College?
150%-time completion rate: 36.36%.
First-year retention: 62.8%.
What do graduates of Berkeley City College earn?
Median earnings: $35,404 six years after entry; $41,217 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
12.56% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Berkeley City College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (298 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (86 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (43 completions)
- Psychology, General (41 completions)
- Education, Other (34 completions)
- Sociology, General (29 completions)
- Mathematics, General (27 completions)
- Economics, General (22 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (18 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (13 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Berkeley City College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 36.36%; median earnings $41,217 at 10 years; net price $9,096. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,258
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Berkeley City College was $1,258.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,096
2024 Value
In 2024 Berkeley City College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,096.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$36,384 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,096 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$5,032 4-Year In-State Tuition
$39,592 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,820 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,492 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,570 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$102,280 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Berkeley City College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
12.56% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.84% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Berkeley City College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Berkeley City College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,144 | $6,256 | $6,673 |
| 2014 | $1,144 | $6,256 | $8,422 |
| 2015 | $1,156 | $6,316 | $7,198 |
| 2016 | $1,232 | $6,896 | $6,943 |
| 2017 | $1,230 | $7,110 | $8,720 |
| 2018 | $1,254 | $7,806 | $5,927 |
| 2019 | $1,257 | $7,785 | $9,291 |
| 2020 | $1,167 | $7,527 | $7,145 |
| 2021 | $1,148 | $7,508 | $11,301 |
| 2022 | $1,148 | $8,684 | $9,184 |
| 2023 | $1,148 | $8,684 | $8,957 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Berkeley City College reported total enrollment of about 4,456 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (28.8%), White (22.4%), and Asian (17.7%). About 12.56% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
19.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Berkeley City College in 2024 is 4,456 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 11,331 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
62.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 28.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
9.09% 100% Completion Time
36.36% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 9.09% of students graduating from Berkeley City College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 35% male / 65% female
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 31% male / 69% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 40% male / 60% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Berkeley City College.
Return on Investment
$41,217 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1032.83% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Berkeley City College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 37 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 298 completions
2. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 86 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 43 completions
4. Psychology, General: 41 completions
5. Education, Other: 34 completions
6. Sociology, General: 29 completions
7. Mathematics, General: 27 completions
8. Economics, General: 22 completions
9. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 18 completions
Most popular programs at Berkeley City College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Berkeley City College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Berkeley City College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 40.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,330
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,062
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Berkeley City College is a public institution located in Berkeley, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 4,456 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (28.8%), White (22.4%), Asian (17.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 36.36%. Approximately 12.56% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Berkeley, CA 94704
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 36.36% graduation rate at Berkeley City College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Berkeley City College located?
Berkeley City College is located in Berkeley, CA.
How much does Berkeley City College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,258 and average net price is $9,096 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,820 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Berkeley City College?
Berkeley City College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 11,331 students, Hispanic or Latino (28.8%), White (22.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Berkeley City College?
About 46.8% of students at Berkeley City College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Berkeley City College earn?
Median earnings are $35,404 six years after entry and $41,217 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Berkeley City College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 36.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Berkeley City College public or private?
Berkeley City College is a public institution located in Berkeley, CA.
Is Berkeley City College an HBCU?
No. Berkeley City College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Berkeley City College a tribal college?
No. Berkeley City College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Berkeley City College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Berkeley City College reports 28.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Berkeley City College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Berkeley City College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.