Overview


University of California-Davis
Davis, CA, USA
Public
4 Year
Overview
The University of California in Davis is a public institution in northern California and one of the largest universities by enrollment in the UC System. UC Davis is home to four colleges conferring undergraduate degrees and six professional schools. To demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, UC Davis features 20 LEED certified buildings and the Agricultural Sustainability Institute, an ode to its beginning as a farming school. The university campus is also home to a botanical conservatory, arboretum, and honey bee haven.
Acceptance Rate:
42%
Average Net Price:
$17,026
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
27
Average SAT Composite
1298
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Average Net Price
$17,026
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| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $15,804 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $47,692 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $19,426 |
| Books and Supplies | $1386 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$8,594
$30k - $48k
$9,472
$48k - $75k
$12,304
$75k - $110k
$17,988
$110k+
$31,258
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
81%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
31%
Average Aid Per Year
$21,258
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,708
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$10,174
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
41%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$11517
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,708
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$443,543,520
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$26,504,749
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
23%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,182
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$11,334
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$124
Students receiving federal loans
22%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,290
Average Other Loans Per Year
$5,153
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
94637
Students Applied
55%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
2605
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | November 30 | May 1 |
Application Fee
$80
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
79%
Out-Of-State Students
6%
33%
Submitting ACT
90%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 27
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1298
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
590
75th
730
Reading
25th
570
75th
670
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
89%
3.50 - 3.74
8%
3.25 - 3.49
2%
3.00 - 3.24
1%
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
644
$30k - $48k
442
$48k - $75k
424
$75k - $110k
261
$110k+
466
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
39,707
Total Number of Undergrads
31,797
0
100
62%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
87%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
21:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
36%
20-39 Students
31%
40-99 Students
16%
100+ Students
15%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
174
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS | ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES | |
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGINEERING | ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ✓ |
| HISTORY | ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ✓ ✓ ✓ |
Faculty Overview
0
100
92%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
41%
US National: 44%59%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
79%
Out-Of-State Students
6%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
32%
Hispanic
25%
White
21%
Multiracial
6%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
41%
Student Organizations
853
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
25%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
30%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Aggies
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big Sky Conference
Total Male Athletes
274
Total Female Athletes
296
Intramural Sports
7
Sports Club
18
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Water Polo
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
University of California-Davis Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$68,100
Top 5 Cities
San Francisco
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Los Angeles
San Diego
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Top 5 Employers
University of California-Davis
Kaiser Permanente
Genentech
Google
Apple
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Research
Operations
Engineering
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$11,334
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$124
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