Division I · Atlantic Coast Conference
University of California, Berkeley · Cost & aid
Berkeley, CA · City · Public · Research university · the Golden Bears · Website ↗
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$75,830
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$45,053
In-state
on campus
$16,997
Average net price
upper half for affordability in Division I
$11M
Athletic aid, women's
$23,196 per roster spot
$12M
Athletic aid, men's
$22,874 per roster spot
Net price by family income
What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $75,830 sticker.
Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.
Athletic aid
- Athletic aid to women's teams$10,832,606
- Per roster spot$23,196 across 467 women's roster spots
- Athletic aid to men's teams$12,306,273
- Per roster spot$22,874 across 538 men's roster spots
- Recruiting spend, women's / men's$1.2M / $2.7M
- Tuition & fees$14,850 in-state · $45,627 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
Where it ranks
#3Priciest housingof 359 · Division I#16Biggest discountof 359 · Division I#38Net price, under $30kof 361 · Division I#51Highest stickerof 359 · Division I
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