Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $1,148 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,684 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $17,110 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $8,957 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 12.58% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 0.96% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Berkeley City College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$8,684
Books and supplies
$1,971
Fees and remainder
$6,455
Sticker price
$17,110
Average net price
$8,957
Average aid coverage
48%
$8,153 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Berkeley City College pays approximately $8,957 per year after grants and aid. This is below the California average of $19,695 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Berkeley City College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
Berkeley City College net price
$8,957
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
Berkeley City College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $8,684 and average net price at $8,957. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$8,684
Current net price
$8,957
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Berkeley City College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$41,217
Undergraduates
4,541
10-Year Median Earnings - Berkeley City College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Berkeley City College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Berkeley City College?
Undergraduates
4,541
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
12.58%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
0.96%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 12.58% of Berkeley City College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 0.96% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Berkeley City College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Berkeley City College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Berkeley City College lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Berkeley City College is listed at 2050 Center Sreet, Berkeley, CA 94704. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Berkeley City College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley City College | Not available | $8,684 | $8,957 | $41,217 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
Similar Schools in Berkeley
This local cluster focuses on nearby Berkeley schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Berkeley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Berkeley City College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Berkeley City College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Berkeley City College tuition?
Berkeley City College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $8,684.
What is Berkeley City College's average net price?
Berkeley City College's average net price in the local dataset is $8,957.
What is Berkeley City College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $41,217 for Berkeley City College.
Is Berkeley City College accredited?
Berkeley City College's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
How many students attend Berkeley City College?
The local dataset lists 4,541 undergraduate students at Berkeley City College.
What percentage of Berkeley City College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Berkeley City College in the local dataset is 12.58%.
What is the federal loan rate at Berkeley City College?
The federal loan rate for Berkeley City College in the local dataset is 0.96%.
Where should I verify Berkeley City College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Berkeley City College or the latest official federal education data.