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University of California-Davis

Davis, CA · Public · Small suburb · Website

University of California-Davis campus
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Admission rate
42%
Selective
Average net price
$14,318
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
86%
Median earnings
$86,999
10 years after enrolling

Summary

University of California-Davis is a public college in Davis, CA with 32,253 undergraduates. It admits 42% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $14,318 per year ($8,770 for families earning under $30,000). 86% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $86,999 ten years after enrolling.

public college

Admissions

Admission rate
42%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
94,637
Fall 2023
Admitted
39,400
Fall 2023
Yield
17%
of admitted students enrolled

What University of California-Davis looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$43,191
sticker price, per year
In-state tuition
$17,346
Out-of-state tuition
$54,948

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$8,770
  • $30–48k$9,042
  • $48–75k$11,562
  • $75–110k$15,645
  • $110k+$32,902

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Outcomes

Graduation rate
86%
Freshman retention
93%
Median earnings
$86,999
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$12,038
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
32,253
Student–faculty ratio
22:1
Receive Pell grants
36%
  • White20%
  • Hispanic25%
  • Black2%
  • Asian31%

University of California-Davis FAQ

What is University of California-Davis's acceptance rate?+

University of California-Davis admits 42% of applicants, which makes it selective.

Is University of California-Davis test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to University of California-Davis?+

In Fall 2023, 94,637 students applied to University of California-Davis and 39,400 were admitted; 6,578 enrolled.

Does University of California-Davis consider legacy status?+

No. University of California-Davis reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does University of California-Davis require an essay?+

University of California-Davis reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does University of California-Davis cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $43,191 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,318.

What is University of California-Davis's graduation rate?+

86% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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