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University of California, Berkeley Men's Water Polo

University of California, Berkeley (Cal) · Berkeley, California · Public university

Acceptance rate11%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate93%finish within six years
Undergraduates45,882Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty18 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

University of California, Berkeley Men's Water Polo coaches

Coaches at University of California, Berkeley who recruit Men's Water Polo, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where University of California, Berkeley competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
Program level
Elite Program
Athletics site
calbears.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

African-American/Black StudiesAmerican Indian/Native American StudiesAmerican/United States Studies/CivilizationAnthropology, GeneralApplied Mathematics, GeneralArchitectureArt History, Criticism and Conservation
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
18 : 1
Graduation rate
93% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

In-state tuitionFor California residents$12,260
Out-of-state tuition$44,148
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$16,538
Campus

Where it is

University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley.

Location
Berkeley, California
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Pacific
Website
berkeley.edu
Overview

About University of California, Berkeley Men's Water Polo

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Ned Spieker, the Director of Swimming & Diving / Men's Water Polo Head Coach, leads the University of California, Berkeley Men's Water Polo staff of 5 coaches, verified June 2026. University of California, Berkeley (Cal) competes in NCAA Division I Men's Water Polo as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. University of California, Berkeley is a large public school in Berkeley, California with 45,882 undergraduates, a 11% acceptance rate and an average net price of $16,538 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by University of California, Berkeley Men's Water Polo

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Ned Spieker, the Director of Swimming & Diving / Men's Water Polo Head Coach and Kirk Everist, the Associate Head Coach. University of California, Berkeley has 5 coaches for Men's Water Polo, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, club team and stats like goals and steals in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude full-game footage and a highlight video, with the link near the top so Ned can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the University of California, Berkeley staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Questions

University of California, Berkeley Men's Water Polo FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is University of California, Berkeley D1?

Yes. University of California, Berkeley competes in NCAA Division I Men's Water Polo, in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Is University of California, Berkeley public or private?

University of California, Berkeley is a public school in Berkeley, California.

What conference is University of California, Berkeley Men's Water Polo in?

The Atlantic Coast Conference.

Does University of California, Berkeley offer athletic scholarships for Men's Water Polo?

University of California, Berkeley competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does University of California, Berkeley Men's Water Polo have?

5 coaches, led by Ned Spieker, the Director of Swimming & Diving / Men's Water Polo Head Coach.

How much does University of California, Berkeley cost?

In-state tuition is $12,260 and out-of-state tuition is $44,148 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,538.

What is the University of California, Berkeley acceptance rate?

11% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the University of California, Berkeley Men's Water Polo coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026