<p>In my opinion: Since CA is having budget problems, the state schools have had to do a lot to compensate for lack of funds. They have raised tuition, cut classes, and are accepting more students. All this causes students who should graduate in 4 years, to graduate in 6.25 years. I just learned this from a friend of mine who works for UC Irvine. I am a resident of CA, and have been accepted to many state schools, but because of this problem, I don’t plan on attending any of them. I don’t know if Berkeley is having the problem with graduating in 4 years, but all UCs are having trouble with providing enough classes for everyone to get ones they need.</p>