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Chances of getting into University of California Davis

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
49%
Admission Difficulty for University of California Davis
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Average 
How hard is it to get into UC Davis and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at UC Davis is 49%.  It ranks #24 in California for lowest rate of acceptance. UC Davis is a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 42,475 out of 87,120 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 26 percent on standardized admission tests. University of California Davis typically accepts and attracts "A/A+" average high school students with an average GPA around 4.0. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The UC Davis application fee is $70 and applications are due by Nov 30.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by University of California Davis.

UC Davis SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1160-1400
Applicants Submitting SAT 
87%
SAT Scores for University of California Davis
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 570
SAT Math 25th 590
SAT Composite 25th 1160
SAT Scores for University of California Davis
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 is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "neither required nor recommended".

Students who get into University of California Davis score in the top 31 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1160-1400.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of California Davis admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1400 and Above Good >65%
1280 to 1400 Avg + 49%-65%
1160 to 1280 Avg - 34%-49%
1040 to 1160 Reach 21%-34%
Less than 1040 Low <21%
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UC Davis ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
25-33 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
44%
ACT Scores for University of California Davis
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 23
ACT Math 25th 23
ACT Composite 25th 25
ACT Scores for University of California Davis
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 32
ACT Math 75th 29
ACT Composite 75th 33
Average ACT Score 29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UC Davis?

University of California Davis is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "neither required nor recommended".

UC Davis regularly accepts students who score 25 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 22 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 25-33.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of California Davis admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
33 and Above Good >65%
29 to 33 Avg + 49%-65%
25 to 29 Avg - 34%-49%
21 to 25 Reach 21%-34%
Less than 21 Low <21%
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UC Davis GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
4.0
Typical High School Grades 
A/A+

What GPA do you need to get into University of California Davis?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into UC Davis. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of California Davis was 4.0 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A/A+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #2 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.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of California Davis students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 64.7% Avg +
3.75 to 3.99 21.2% Avg -
3.50 to 3.74 8.8% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 3.6% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 1.2% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 0.4% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.1% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of California Davis admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 46,417 40,703 87,120
Accepted 24,357 18,118 42,475
Acceptance Rate 52% 45% 49%
Enrolled 4,411 3,071 7,482
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 18% 17% 18%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Nov 30, 2022
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Nov 30, 2022.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of California Davis is $70.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of California Davis and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of California Davis Application Requirements
Test Scores Neither required nor recommended
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

High School Credits Accepted at University of California Davis
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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.

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?

49% of those who apply are granted admission to UC Davis. Admission competition is low and the college has very high 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 25 and 33. 44% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.