What division is California?

California competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the ACC.

What GPA do you need for California?

The average GPA at California is 3.9. This is a highly selective academic program.

How big is California?

California has an enrollment of approximately 33,068 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at California?

California has an acceptance rate of 11%.

How do I get recruited to play at California?

To get recruited at California, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against California's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

California

Berkeley, CAFBSACC

AANAPISIVisit athletics site

NCAA Division I FBS

Division

33,068

Enrollment

3.9

Avg GPA

11%

Acceptance

93%

Graduation

97%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.9+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

California is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the ACC, located in Berkeley, CA. We map football and basketball at California, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. AANAPISI designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.9

Graduation

93%

Acceptance

11%

Student:Faculty

18:1

Retention

97%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$74,919

Coaching Staff89 coaches across football and basketball

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How well do you match with California? Our AI compares your athletic profile, academics, and preferences against this program's recruiting history and campus culture.

Why this exists

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About California Athletics

California is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Berkeley, CA, competing in the ACC. With an enrollment of 33,068 students, California offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football and basketball at California with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at California is 3.9. The school maintains a 93% graduation rate.

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