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University of California: Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Academics
- Graduation Rate94%
- Majors Available163
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio19:1
- Retention Rate97%
AP Credit Policy
Credit granted for all Advanced Placement Exams on which a student scores 3 or higher. The credit may be subject credit, graduation credit, or credit toward general education or breadth requirements. Academic departments may vary with regard to use of AP Exams and necessary scores needed to satisfy requirements for the major.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| Art History | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| Biology | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| Chemistry | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| Drawing | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| European History | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| Latin | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Music Theory | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| United States History | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 5 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Actuarial Science
- Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
- African-American/Black Studies
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other
- American Indian/Native American Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology
- Anthropology, Other
- Applied Mathematics
- Architectural Technology/Technician
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Asian-American Studies
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
B
- Biochemical Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biophysics
- Biostatistics
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Buddhist Studies
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
C
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Celtic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Cognitive Science, General
- Comparative Literature
- Computational Biology
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other
D
- Dance, General
- Demography and Population Studies
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
- Dutch/Flemish Language and Literature
E
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other
- Endocrinology
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- Engineering Science
- Engineering, General
- Engineering, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Design/Architecture
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental Toxicology
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General
- Epidemiology
- Ethnic Studies
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
F
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Financial Mathematics
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Folklore Studies
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
- Forest Sciences and Biology
- Forestry, General
- French Language and Literature
G
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Geophysics and Seismology
- German Language and Literature
H
- Health Policy Analysis
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Information Science/Studies
- International/Globalization Studies
- Italian Language and Literature
J
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Journalism
L
- Landscape Architecture
- Latin American Studies
- Latin Language and Literature
- Law
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other
- Legal Studies
- Linguistics
- Logic
M
- Management Science
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Materials Science
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology, General
- Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
N
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other
- Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Neuroscience
- Nuclear Engineering
- Nutrition Sciences
O
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
- Operations Research
- Optometry
P
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Philosophy
- Physical Sciences, General
- Physics, General
- Planetary Astronomy and Science
- Political Science and Government, General
- Programs for Foreign Lawyers
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, General
- Public Policy Analysis
R
- Range Science and Management
- Real Estate Development
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religion/Religious Studies, Other
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
S
- Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Social Sciences, Other
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Statistics, General
- Sustainability Studies
T
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Topology and Foundations
- Toxicology
U
- Urban Studies/Affairs
V
- Vision Science/Physiological Optics
W
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
- Women's Studies
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- ROTC, Navy
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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