Berkeley City College

Berkeley City College is a public two-year institution located in Berkeley, California, in a midsize city setting. The college enrolls 10,471 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 42.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 41% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 66% (IPEDS 2023).

Berkeley City College offers certificate programs in technology and health sciences fields. Specific programs include Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects and Biomedical Technology/Technician, both at the two-to-four-year certificate level.

Berkeley is located in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region with a robust technology, life sciences, and creative industries economy. Berkeley City College serves a large and diverse student population seeking transfer pathways and vocational credentials in one of California's most dynamic urban environments.