Why Berkeley?

50 Years of Transforming Lives

Located in the heart of downtown Berkeley, Berkeley City College has been transforming lives for over 50 years. By enrolling at Berkeley City College, you become part of a vibrant community that values diversity and is committed to equity, social justice, and academic excellence. Our distinguished faculty, classified professionals, and administrators are dedicated to enhancing your educational journey and supporting your program completion. Every classroom interaction, counseling appointment, financial aid meeting, and admissions encounter is an opportunity to empower your success and enrich your life.

Pathway to Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Berkeley City College is proud to be formally designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). Equity and racial justice is at the core of Berkeley City College mission, vision, and values. Berkeley City College's Society of Scholars are premier diverse, student-centered learning communities dedicated to academic excellence, collaboration, innovation and transformation that celebrate students' culture and offer dedicated support to achieve your goals.

We are proud to be among the colleges with the highest rates of completion and transfer to the California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) systems. Berkeley City College is a Champion of Higher Education for exemplary work in implementing and awarding the Associated Degree for Transfer (ADT), an Equity Champion for Higher Education for closing equity gaps in Latinx and African American transfers, and was recognized for Equitable Course Placement for English and Math by the Campaign for College Opportunity. With more than 100 degree and certificate programs, you are sure to discover a pathway that leads toward your goal.