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California, University of, DavisLogo California, University of, DavisLogo

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Tuition

$15,479

$38,357

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Selective

45%

acceptance rate

Accepted 22,521
Declined + 26,812
Total Received 49,333
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Public

25,759

undergraduate students

6,595

graduate students

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undergraduateRatios

45%

55%

male

female

1  :  17

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
11%
600-699
35%
500-599
37%
400-499
16%
300-399
1%
700-800
23%
600-699
45%
500-599
24%
400-499
7%
300-399
1%
700-800
15%
600-699
39%
500-599
34%
400-499
11%
300-399
1%
composite english math
30-36
28%
24-29
53%
18-23
18%
12-17
1%
30-36
32%
24-29
42%
18-23
22%
12-17
4%
30-36
35%
24-29
50%
18-23
13%
12-17
2%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Economics
  3. Biological Sciences
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School Facts

UC Davis, founded in 1908, is a public, comprehensive university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agricultural and Environmental Science, Engineering, and Letters and Science; and the Graduate School of Management. Its 5,200-acre campus is located in Davis, 15 miles from Sacramento.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 32,354
Established in 1908
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
ADiA (American Dietetic Association)
ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects)
WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

Codes

SAT 4834
ACT 0454

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Davis, CA

5,300-acre campus in Davis (population: 66,016), 15 miles from Sacramento. Served by bus and train; small airport on campus; major airport serves Sacramento. School operates transportation to Sacramento Medical Center. Public transportation serves campus.

University of California, Davis
1 Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
25%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
91%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
11%
600-699
35%
500-599
37%
400-499
16%
300-399
1%
700-800
23%
600-699
45%
500-599
24%
400-499
7%
300-399
1%
700-800
15%
600-699
39%
500-599
34%
400-499
11%
300-399
1%
composite english math
30-36
28%
24-29
53%
18-23
18%
12-17
1%
30-36
32%
24-29
42%
18-23
22%
12-17
4%
30-36
35%
24-29
50%
18-23
13%
12-17
2%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $70
Common application accepted no
Application deadline November 30
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Required
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Essay
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work

Considered

State residency
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment

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Selective

45%

acceptance rate

Accepted 22,521
Declined + 26,812
Total Received 49,333

Admissions Contact

Walter Anthony Robinson
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
P: 530 752-2971
F: 530 752-1280
undergraduateadmissions@ucdavis.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $13,877
Books & supplies 1,602
Total $15,479
Average Financial Aid - 19,658
Total with Avg. Aid $-4,179

Financial Aid

80%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$19,658

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $54,496,552
State $94,770,432
Institutional $107,494,366
Other external $3,839,352
Total $260,600,702

Non-need-based

Federal $1,450,679
State
Institutional $5,292,670
Other external $3,888,698
Total $10,632,047

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

State aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 530 752-2390
F: 530 752-6667
undergradfinaid@ucdavis.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Kathryn Maloney
Director of Financial Aid
kamaloney@ucdavis.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
field hockey
football
golf
gymnastics
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
water polo

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Big West Conference, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, Pacific-10 Conference, Great West Football Conference, Western Water Polo Association, Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association, NorPac Field Hockey Conference
Mascot
Gunrock (Mustang)
School colors
blue and gold

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Club Sports - Men's

Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Crew, Cycling, Equestrian Sports, Fencing, Gymnastics, Hapkido, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Roller Hockey, Rugby, Tae Kwon Do, Triathlon, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Brazilian Jujitsu, Cycling, Equestrian Sports, Fencing, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Hapkido, Horse Polo, Jka Shotokan, Kendo, Kung Fu, Lacrosse, Roller Hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Synchronized Ice Skating, Tae Kwon Do, Triathlon, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Basketball, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Golf, Grass Volleyball, Indoor Soccer, Racquetball, Roller Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball

Athletic Directors

Terrance J. Tumey (men's)
Athletics Director

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Administration
Aeronautical Science/Engineering
African-American/African Studies
Agricultural Management/Rangeland Resources
Agricultural/Biological Engineering
Agricultural/Environmental Chemistry
Agricultural/Environmental Education
Agricultural/Resource Economics
American Studies
Animal Behavior
Animal Biology
Animal Science
Animal Science/Management
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Applied Physics
Art
Art History
Art Studio
Asian American Studies
Atmospheric Science
Atmospheric Sciences
Avian Sciences
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Biological Sciences
Biological Systems Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biophysics
Biotechnology
Cell Biology
Cell/Developmental Biology
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering/Materials Science/Engineering
Chemistry
Chicana/Chicano Studies
Child Development
Chinese
Civil Engineering
Civil/Environmental Engineering
Classical Civilization
Clinical Nutrition
Communication
Community Development
Community/Regional Development
Comparative Literature
Comparative Pathology
Computational Applied Science
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Science/Engineering
Crop Science/Management
Cultural Studies
Design
Dramatic Art
East Asian Studies
Ecology
Economics
Education
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering/Materials Science/Engineering
Endocrinology
Engineering
Engineering/Applied Science
English
Entomology
Environmental Biology/Management
Environmental Horticulture/Urban Forestry
Environmental Policy Analysis/Planning
Environmental Toxicology
Environmental/Resource Sciences
Epidemiology
Evolution/Ecology/Biodiversity
Exercise Biology
Exercise Science
Fiber/Polymer Science
Film Studies
Food Science
French
Genetics
Geography
Geology
German
History
History of Art
Horticulture/Agronomy
Human Development
Hydrologic Sciences
Hydrology
Immunology
International Agricultural Development
International Relations
Italian
Japanese
Landscape Architecture
Law
Linguistics
Managerial Economics
Materials Science/Engineering
Mathematical/Scientific Computation
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering/Materials Science/Engineering
Medical Informatics
Medicine
Medieval/Early Modern Studies
Microbiology
Music
Native American Studies
Natural Sciences
Nature/Culture
Neurobiology/Physiology/Behavior
Neuroscience
Nutrition
Nutrition Science
Optical Science/Engineering
Pharmacology/Toxicology
Philosophy
Physics
Physiology
Plant Biology
Plant Pathology
Plant Protection/Pest Management
Political Science
Population Biology
Preventive Veterinary Medicine
Psychology
Public Health
Religious Studies
Russian
Science/Technology Studies
Sociology
Sociology/Organizational Studies
Soil Science
Soil/Water Sciences
Spanish
Statistics
Technocultural Studies
Textile Art/Costume Design
Textiles
Textiles/Clothing
Transportation Technology/Policy
Undeclared/Life Sciences
Veterinary Medicine
Viticulture/Oenology
Wildlife/Fish/Conservation Biology
Women's Studies

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Economics
  3. Biological Sciences

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

32,354

total students

97%

3%

in-state

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Undergraduate

80%

25,759
students

Female
55%
14,267

Male
45%
11,492

Graduate

20%

6,595
students

Female
51%
3,343

Male
49%
3,252

undergraduateFull-time

98%

25,446
students

Female
56%
14,109

Male
44%
11,337

undergraduatePart-time

2%

313
students

Female
51%
158

Male
49%
155

Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
37%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
16%
Hispanic/Latino
32%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

58%

Transfer applicants accepted

37%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 3.30
College GPA: 2.40
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: November 30

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

70

quarter hours

Minimum transfers must complete

75

quarter hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

Not Reported

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