UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is a premier public university. It does not offer Early Action or Early Decision; all students apply by the same deadline.
Key Dates
Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Decision Notification
March 26, 2026
Decisions released online
Restriction Rule
UC schools are test-blind and have a single deadline.
Admission Statistics
Overall Acceptance Rate
11.6%
SAT Range (Mid-50%)
0–0
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UC Berkeley's RD program binding?
No. UC Berkeley's RD program is non-binding. If admitted, you have until May 1st to make your final enrollment decision, giving you time to compare financial aid offers from Regular Decision schools.
When will UC Berkeley release RD decisions?
UC Berkeley typically releases RD decisions around March 26, 2026. Decisions are released online through the applicant portal.
Verify your school list
Make sure your other early applications are compatible with your UC Berkeley RD application.
Open the SCEA Compatibility Checker