UC Davis Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into University of California Davis
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Exceptional | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
How hard is it to get into UC Davis and can I get accepted? The school has a 41% acceptance rate ranking it #26 in California for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 32,046 out of 78,022 applicants were admitted making UC Davis a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has extremely high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 29 percent. University of California Davis typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students. Only 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
Can you get in?
Find out which students are getting accepted at UC Davis, which are not, and how your GPA, SAT, or ACT scores compare.
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UC Davis SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 580 |
| SAT Math 25th | 580 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1160 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 670 |
| SAT Math 75th | 730 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1400 |
| Average SAT Score | 1280 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of California Davis?
University of California Davis typically requires applicants to be in the top 31 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1160 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1040. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1280 out of 1600. The school ranks #21 in California for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 87 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1400 and Above | Good | >54% |
| 1280 to 1400 | Avg + | 41%-54% |
| 1160 to 1280 | Avg - | 29%-41% |
| 1040 to 1160 | Reach | 19%-29% |
| Less than 1040 | Low | <19% |
UC Davis ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 23 |
| ACT Math 25th | 23 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 24 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 32 |
| ACT Math 75th | 30 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 32 |
| Average ACT Score | 28 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UC Davis?
Admission data indicates that UC Davis regularly accepts students with ACT's of 24 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 27 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 20 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 28 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 32 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #19 in California for highest average ACT composite score. 44 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of California Davis.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 32 and Above | Good | >54% |
| 28 to 32 | Avg + | 41%-54% |
| 24 to 28 | Avg - | 29%-41% |
| 20 to 24 | Reach | 19%-29% |
| Less than 20 | Low | <19% |
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UC Davis GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
You will need exceptionally good grades to get into University of California Davis. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of California Davis was 3.99 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #4 in California for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to UC Davis will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 89% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 8% | Reach |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 2% | Reach |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 42,659 | 35,363 | 78,022 |
| Accepted | 19,347 | 12,609 | 32,046 |
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 36% | 41% |
| Enrolled | 4,105 | 2,288 | 6,393 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 21% | 18% | 20% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Nov 30, 2019.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of California Davis and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| C |
University of California Santa CruzSanta Cruz, California |
| C |
California Polytechnic State University San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, California |
| C |
University of California Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, California |
| C |
University of California IrvineIrvine, California |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110644 IPEDS survey data for University of California Davis.
FAQs
Does University of California Davis prefer SAT or ACT?
87% of students submit their SAT scores to UC Davis. 44% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of California Davis?
41% of those who apply are granted admission to UC Davis. Admission competition is low and the college has exceptional admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for University of California Davis?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1160 and 1400. 87% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for University of California Davis?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 24 and 32. 44% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
