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University of California Davis

Davis, California

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Overview

Enrollment

39,679
University of California Davis overview
Location Davis, California
Online ucdavis.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small Suburban
University of California Davis overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in the agricultural heart of California's Central Valley, UC Davis sits three miles from downtown Davis and 15 miles west of Sacramento. The campus spans over 5,300 acres, featuring a mix of modern and brutalist architecture alongside extensive research facilities, including experimental farms and veterinary medicine centers. Established in 1908 as the University Farm, UC Davis has evolved from an agricultural extension of UC Berkeley to become a comprehensive public research university, gaining full UC campus status in 1959. The university maintains selective admission standards and is particularly recognized for its programs in veterinary medicine, agriculture, environmental science, and biological sciences. Students typically reside in campus dormitories during their first year, with many upperclassmen living in the surrounding city of Davis, known for its bicycle-friendly infrastructure and sustainable community planning.

Ratings

9/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

9/10

Outcomes

10/10

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.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very High
University of California Davis overview
SAT 1160/1400
ACT 25/33
GPA 4.0

Applications Accepted

37.3% 
University of California Davis overview
Applications Due Nov 30, 2024
Applicant Competition High
Application Fee $70

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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$11,564
In State Costs for University of California Davis
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

$41,636
Out of State Costs for University of California Davis
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

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$65,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

82% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of California Davis students
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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Last updated February 24, 2024