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Colleges / University of California, Davis

University of California, Davis

Davis, CA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate46%
Acceptance Rate46%

About uc davis

The University of California, Davis is a highly-ranked university known for its great value, focus on sustainability and diversity, and top-ranked programs in agriculture and forestry, veterinary medicine, biological sciences, and environmental studies.

UC Davis has a friendly and inclusive atmosphere that invites students to foster community through academics, extracurricular activities, and collaboration. The on-campus atmosphere at UC Davis is laid back and generally inviting. While the students are very academically focused, the overall campus culture is a good mix between relaxed and studious. 

The UC Davis athletic teams, or the Aggies as they are known, are composed of 25 NCAA Division I sports as a member of the Big West Conference. There is a big focus on football, basketball, baseball, and soccer at UC Davis, and the school has won many competitions in those sports. UC Davis has a longstanding rivalry with the Cal Poly Mustangs, and games between the two are known to rally the most enthusiasm and school spirit. 

Did You Know? 

Each year, UC Davis hosts the Whole Earth Festival, a three-day student-run event that promotes sustainability through art and music. Originally started as a class project in 1969, the festival has transformed into a local tradition that attracts thousands of visitors each year. 

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University of California, Davis is a public, state university in the suburb of Davis, California. UC Davis was founded in 1908. The college enrolls around 39,075 students per year, including 31,162 undergrads.

2022 Acceptance Rate for University of California, Davis

It is very difficult to get into UC Davis. In 2022, UC Davis accepted 46% of applicants. In 2022, 76,225 students applied to UC Davis and 35,304 were admitted.

University of California, Davis Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 46%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 4.0
Test Optional May require tests

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University of California, Davis is located in the town of Davis, California, near San Francisco.

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College Info

One Shields Avenue Davis, CA 95616

Campus Setting: Suburban

uc davis Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Nov 30

Transfer Applications are Due

Nov 30

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to uc davis is Nov 30.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to uc davis is Nov 30.

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uc davis SAT Scores

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uc davis Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$35,961

In State

$68,493

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$13,752
$46,284
Fees
$2,266
$2,266
Housing
$18,562
$18,562
Books
$1,381
$1,381

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Student Life

Wondering what life at uc davis is like? There are approximately 39,075 students enrolled at uc davis, including 31,162 undergraduate students and 7,913 graduate students. 97% percent of students attend school full-time, 95% percent are from CA and 5% percent of students are from other states.

97%

Full Time

3%

Part Time

95%

In State

5%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

39,075

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

46%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$16,018

Out-of-State

$48,550

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Nov 30
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