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University of California-Berkeley Men's Football

Welcome to the University of California-Berkeley men's football recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Atlantic Coast Conference from Berkeley, California. Led by head coach Justin Wilcox, University of California-Berkeley pairs a 11% acceptance rate with a 93% graduation rate and a $16,538 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
120
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Atlantic Coast Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
48,556
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
11%
State
California
City
Berkeley
Address
200 California Hall

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 44% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Justin Wilcox
Head Coach
Nick Rolovich
Associate Head Coach/quarterbacks
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Dustin Coder
Football / Director Recruiting Operations
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Ron Rivera
Travers Family Head Football Coach
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Tosh Lupoi
Travers Family Head Football Coach
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A

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 93% of D1 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
97%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
93%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$74,919
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$92,446
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 58% of D1 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$12,260
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$44,148
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
Not reported
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$16,538
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$80
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 92% of D1 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$63,954,618
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$10,816,270
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (510) 642-6000

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