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Paying for UC Berkeley

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what UC Berkeley actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at UC Berkeley for families earning under $80,000 a year. Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan: tuition covered by grants for CA residents under ~$80k; most families under $100k have full tuition covered; no need-based aid for international students

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run UC Berkeley's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$5,800/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$9,200/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$14,500/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$24,000/yr after aid
$110k+$34,000/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$38,000
In-state tuition$14,312
Out-of-state tuition$44,066
Room & board$21,508
Average net price$17,000
Students on aid55%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsNo need-based aid for international students

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