UC Berkeley Wait List Acceptance Rate

Wait List Acceptance Rate

In the application year 2024, UC Berkeley's wait list acceptance rate stands at 2.4%, with 26 out of 10,894 students offered a spot. This represents a notable increase from the acceptance rate of 1.7% (1191 of 7001) in 2023 and a sharp rise from 0.52% (44 of 8456) in 2022. Historically, the acceptance rates have fluctuated significantly, with 3.06% accepted in 2021, outlining a trend of increased selectivity in recent years. The variability in these rates highlights the uncertainty surrounding wait list outcomes at UC Berkeley.