University of California, Berkeley
Former names | University of California (1868–1958)
Motto | Fiat lux (Latin)
Motto in English | Let there be light
Type | Public research university
Established | March 23, 1868 (1868-03-23)
Parent institution | University of California
Endowment | $4.6 billion (2018)
Chancellor | Carol T. Christ
Students | 42,519 (fall 2018)
Undergraduates | 30,853 (fall 2018)
Postgraduates | 11,666 (fall 2018)
Location | Berkeley , California , U.S.
Campus | Urban Total 1,232 acres (499 ha) Core Campus 178 acres (72 ha) Total land owned 6,679 acres (2,703 ha)
Colors | Berkeley Blue, California Gold
Athletics | NCAA Division I FBS
Nickname | Golden Bears
Sporting affiliations | Pac-12 Am. East MPSF
Mascot | Oski the Bear
Website | www.berkeley.edu