Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Davis, California |
| Online | ucdavis.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small Suburban |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of California-Davis (UC Davis) is a public institution established in 1905 as a farm school for the University of California, Berkeley. Located in the city of Davis, just 15 miles west of Sacramento and approximately 72 miles northeast of San Francisco, its campus spans over 5,300 acres, making it the largest campus in the UC system by land area. UC Davis prides itself on a distinguished academic profile with strengths in areas such as veterinary science, agriculture, environmental science and sustainability. Its comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs attracts a competitive applicant pool. The university offers a range of on-campus housing options for its diverse student body, which includes suites, apartments, and cooperative housing. Though UC Davis is not primarily known for athletics, its teams compete in the NCAA Division I as the Aggies, with a particularly strong cycling team that has achieved national recognition.
In the most recent statistical year 94,747 prospective students applied, and 35,377 were granted admission. Of those admitted 6,399 enrolled in the school. 38,072 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,607 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $11,564 plus fees of $3,294. UC Davis is ranked 92 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
UC Davis is rated within the top 19% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of California Davis within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#92 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in California
#5 in Best Public Colleges in California
#46 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Value Colleges in California
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1160/1400 |
| ACT | 25/33 |
| GPA | 4.0 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 30, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,221 |
| Other Fees | $3,294 |
| Room and Board | $17,692 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,785 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,556 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,221 |
| Other Fees | $3,294 |
| Room and Board | $17,692 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,785 |
| Total One Year Cost | $68,628 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Biology | 19% |
| Social Sciences | 19% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Engineering | 7% |
| Foreign Languages | 5% |
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Questions and Answers
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110644 IPEDS survey data for University of California Davis.
Current students may use the University of California Davis GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024