Historically Black College/University?
No
Out-of-State Students
34%
Common States of Residence
- Foreign countries
- New Jersey
- New York
- Texas
- Washington
Student Age Breakdown
Under 18:
1%18-19:
27%20-21:
33%22-24:
15%25+:
25%Faculty Diversity
African American:
2%Asian American:
15%Hispanic:
4%International:
4%Native American:
0%White:
69%Unknown:
5%Gay Pride
The LGBT community is very active and visible on campus. The Unity House dorm option supports diverse genders and sexualities, and the Queer Resource Center hosts many events to support LGBT students. Like anywhere else in the Bay Area, it's hard to find anyone who would speak out against gay rights or lifestyles.
Political Activity
While students tend to be more liberal, most students enjoy political debate. The Berkeley College Republicans are consistently the largest student group on campus. Many students strive to continue the tradition of radicalism started by the Free Speech Movement, and it is not uncommon to watch student protests on Upper Sproul.
Economic Status
Berkeley attracts students from every economic class. While there are a lot of rich Southern California students, Cal also has a sizeable population on financial aid-UC Berkeley has more Pell Grant scholars than the entire Ivy League system.
Most Common Religions
Atheism and agnosticism are very popular, and many students are spiritual without being religious. Many students are Christian, Muslim, or Jewish. There are several Christian clubs, and Hillel is less than a block from campus.
Minority Clubs on Campus
There is high visibility and participation of minority organizations at Cal. The most active on Sproul Plaza are Asian organizations, minority business organizations, Christian and other religious groups, and ethnic volunteer organizations. The Gender Equity Resource Center is also very active, hosting classes that explore gender and events such as the Vagina Monologues.