In the application year 2024, UC Berkeley's Early Action acceptance rate is 11.0%, with 5,480 applicants accepted out of 49,697. This marks a slight decrease from 11.7% in 2023, when 5,871 out of 50,364 applicants were admitted. Historically, the acceptance rates have declined significantly from 17.5% in 2020 and 14.4% in 2021, indicating increased competition among applicants in recent years. The downward trend reflects a tightening applicant pool as more students aim to enhance their chances by applying early.