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Acceptance Rate History
University of California-Berkeley
CA · Current rate: 12%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11.66% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 11.33% | 128,209 | 14,523 |
| 2021 | 14.44% | 112,843 | 16,295 |
| 2020 | 17.48% | 88,062 | 15,390 |
| 2019 | 16.25% | 87,847 | 14,278 |
| 2018 | 14.84% | 89,607 | 13,301 |
| 2017 | 17.11% | 85,044 | 14,549 |
| 2016 | 16.93% | 82,561 | 13,975 |
| 2015 | 16.88% | 78,893 | 13,320 |
| 2014 | 16.02% | 73,782 | 11,820 |
| 2013 | 18% | 61,717 | 11,108 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
University of California-Berkeley's acceptance rate has decreased from 18.0% in 2013 to 11.7% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2022.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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