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University of California-Davis
University of California-Davis

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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Tuition
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:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$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.
31%
Average Aid Per Year
$21,258
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 Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,708
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$10,174

 

Students receiving state aid
41%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$11517
Students receiving federal aid
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
0
100
42%
Acceptance Rate
94637
Students Applied
55%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
2605
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionNovember 30May 1
Application Fee
$80
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

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

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 530-752-2971
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: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Quarter

Non 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

Faculty Overview

0
100
92%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
41%
59%
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
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
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
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$68,100
Top 5 Cities
San Francisco
Sacramento
Los Angeles
San Diego
Seattle
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

REVIEWS

All Reviews

HONG's Review

from San Jose, CA

I have met amazing students. The talent here stretches all over the board from I can't believe you got in... to You also got into Cal Tech? Why didn't you go there instead? Because of my major, Biome...

Brianna's Review

from San Diego, CA

There is so much variety as to what exactly you can study here. From wine-making to nursing. From horse husbandry to tractor driving. From medicine and chemistry to animal science and exercise biology...

Helmy's Review

from Oceanside, CA

I've only been here for one quarter, but it has been amazing. The professors give you the lectures, and they know their stuff. They are all willing to explain a topic if you as in class, even if it wa...