BA in Atmospheric Science

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Institute

College of Letters & Science

Degree

Duration

4 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Atmospheric Science

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 28700

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 18100

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 57400

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

IELTS

6.5

Duolingo

115

High School GPA

3.4

SAT

1340 - 1540

ACT

30 - 35

TOEFL

80 - 100

TOEFL (NEW)

4.5

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01 Dec, 2026

(August-2027)

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High School Transcript

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All international students will need to submit individual transcripts for each institution attended.

Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

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The fee for domestic students enrolling in the BA in Atmospheric Science at the University of California, Berkeley is $17,500, while international students are required to pay $55,100.
The next available intake for the BA in Atmospheric Science at the University of California, Berkeley is in August 2026.
Applicants to the BA in Atmospheric Science at the University of California, Berkeley need to submit a Secondary School Report and a Test Score Report.
For the BA in Atmospheric Science at the University of California, Berkeley, the required English proficiency scores are IELTS 6.5 and higher, Duolingo 115 and higher, or TOEFL 100 and higher.
The median range for the High School GPA required for the BA in Atmospheric Science at the University of California, Berkeley is 3.4.
The average SAT score for admission to the BA in Atmospheric Science at the University of California, Berkeley is 1340, and the average ACT score is 30.
Yes, applicants to the BA in Atmospheric Science at the University of California, Berkeley need to provide test scores, including SAT or ACT scores, as part of their application.
Graduates of the BA in Atmospheric Science at the University of California, Berkeley can pursue careers in meteorology, environmental consulting, climate research, and governmental agencies, among other fields.

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