What's the transfer acceptance rate for community college students applying to UC Berkeley?

I'm currently at a community college and thinking of applying to transfer to UC Berkeley. I'm curious about the acceptance rate and how competitive it might be for someone in my position.

UC Berkeley has a strong tradition of admitting transfer students, especially from California community colleges. For the 2020-2021 academic year, UC Berkeley admitted approximately 27% of all California community college applicants who applied for transfer admission. However, do keep in mind that this percentage doesn't necessarily translate to your personal chances of acceptance, as the admissions process takes into account several aspects of your application, including your grades, rigor of courses, essays, and extracurricular involvement.

Moreover, if you're in-state and attending a California community college, you might want to look into the University of California's Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program which provides guaranteed admission to one of six UC campuses for qualifying students (though please note that UC Berkeley does not participate in this program).

Remember, even though the competition is considerable, each applicant is evaluated individually. Students aspiring to transfer are highly encouraged to meet with their academic counselors to create an academic plan and utilize support resources available such as academic advising and writing assistance. Reviewing the prerequisites and recommended coursework for your intended major on UC Berkeley's website will also be very beneficial. Best of luck with your transfer process!