Overview
Student Population
| 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 |
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Located in Davis, California, University of California Davis is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 78,093 prospective students applied, and 30,358 were granted admission. Of those admitted 5,957 enrolled in the school. 36,919 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,248 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $11,442 plus fees of $3,053. UC Davis is ranked 84 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for University of California Davis within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#84 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in California
#5 in Best Public Colleges in California
#42 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1170/1410 |
| ACT | 24/32 |
| GPA | 3.99 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,158 |
| Other Fees | $3,053 |
| Room and Board | $15,775 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,507 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,935 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,158 |
| Other Fees | $3,053 |
| Room and Board | $15,775 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,507 |
| Total One Year Cost | $65,689 |
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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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.