Impact & Data

EOP student and staff participating in a protest

Recent Highlights

  • In collaboration with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, our annual "Power in Community Day" welcomed 141 newly admitted frosh students and their families to campus with an average acceptance rate of 86%.  This signature campus event connects new admits with over 40 campus resources to guide students in creating a sense of belonging and community at the offset of their academic journey. 

  • Most recently, we have launched the EOP Readmission Equity Grant to assist "stop-out" students in clearing past-due balances that act as a barrier towards re-enrolling & completing their degree. To date, we have awarded over $140,000 in grants.

  • Last year, EOP STEM hosted 50 community events for 1,196 students providing meaningful opportunities for connection, exploration, and professional development that continue to empower our students to thrive in STEM! 

Program Impact

Education remains the best tool for social mobility and a chance for a better life. Everyday, EOP academic counselors and staff work alongside amazing students who, despite their unique responsibilities and challenges, transform their lives through academic achievement and personal growth. We are committed to ensuring current and future generations of EOP students have the support that empowers them to achieve.

I was a first-generation college student and had no idea how to navigate some of the university requirements and expectations. EOP was instrumental in helping me achieve my goal - graduation from CAL!
1991 UC Berkeley Alumni
The Educational Opportunity Program is where I send all my students for help, advice, love and sanity!
Dave Stark, Stiles Hall Director
As a first-generation college student, the services offered by EOP are instrumental to my academic success. I know I will graduate from CAL because of these services.
Dora, current UC Berkeley undergraduate