Updated 2026

UC Berkeley GPA Requirements 2026

Berkeley, California, United States · Public · QS World Ranking #12

Minimum GPA Required

3.89

Average Admitted GPA

3.96

Acceptance Rate

11.0%

QS World Ranking

#12

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Popular Programs

  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Data Science

Admissions Notes

UC comprehensive review; highly selective for EECS and Haas.

Test-blind; limited enrollment in high-demand majors.

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