The Office of Planning & Analysis (OPA) supports data-informed decision making to help UC Berkeley better fulfill its goals of access and excellence through teaching, research, and public service.
Planning & Analysis Highlights
Fall 2023 Census Data Now Available
September 26, 2023
The Fall 2023 census of registered students is now complete and available to campus users in Cal Answers(link is external). Please see our Quick Facts page for summarized counts.
Affordability & Undergrad Cost of Attendance Dashboard Updated for 2023-24
August 30, 2023
In partnership with the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office(link is external), we've updated the Affordability & Undergraduate Cost of Attendance(link is external) dashboard in the Our Berkeley data digest with the latest information. This interactive dashboard contains data on the costs associated with tuition and fees, housing and food, transportation, books and supplies, and other personal expenses. It also shows average cumulative debt at graduation, as well as an evolving page on Berkeley's annual loan and work expectation over time.
2022 Survey of New Students (SONS) Results Now Available
May 3, 2023
The Fall 2022 Survey of New Students (SONS) results from freshmen, transfer, Fall Program for First Semester (FPF) students are now available. Administered at the beginning of the Fall semester, SONS collects information on previous academic experiences, interests and first impressions of Berkeley.