University of California - Davis
- 4 Year
- DAVIS, CA
CollegeGrad School
University of California - Davis
- 4 Year
- DAVIS, CA
- Rating 3.79 out of 5 4,804 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade A
- Athleticsgrade A minus
- Party Scenegrade B+
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade B+
- Dormsgrade A minus
- Campus Foodgrade A
- Student Lifegrade A
- Safetygrade B
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University of California - Davis Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
UCD Admissions
Acceptance Rate
46%
Application Deadline
November 30
SAT Range
1160-1400
ACT Range
25-33
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$17,026 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$18,546 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
74%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
77%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 264 responses44%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 339 responses42%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 339 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Research and Experimental Psychology806 Graduates
- Economics606 Graduates
- Management Sciences and Information Systems593 Graduates
- Neuroscience and Neurobiology406 Graduates
- Biology341 Graduates
- Animal Sciences and Husbandry327 Graduates
- Communications323 Graduates
- Human Development322 Graduates
- Computer Science321 Graduates
- Sociology275 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
30,186 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
976
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
33%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
68%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 383 responsesPoll
57%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 462 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$58,200 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
86%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%72%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 185 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Davis is an amazing school, one of the most prestigious in the world! These are some little-known aspects, but it's hip, liberal, fun, artsy, and stunning! It's #1 in sustainability in the world. Sierra Club rated it a top 10 coolest school. It's one of the top 10 happiest colleges in the US! It's the quaintest college town, probably the only true college town in CA or even the Western US. The downtown is so dreamy, with art galleries, coffee shops, vintage clothing shops, and everything you'd expect in a college town. It's such a magical place! Picnic Day is the largest student-run event in the US. The sunsets are beautiful. And of course, the education is top-notch. I had a STEM major, and it was extremely rigorous, maybe approaching the level of UChicago. The worse thing about UCD is it doesn't get the recognition it deserves. Stereotypes abound, and people don't realize how fabulous it is. It's extremely hard to get into, so anyone there is very smart and hard-working. Go Aggies!
If you're looking for a university with the perfect academic and social balance, then UCD is definitely the right fit for you. As an international student and being so far away from home, I was really nervous about fitting in. However, the university does a great job with creating the perfect atmosphere for students who are from different cultures and backgrounds where they can feel at home. There are clubs and numerous student associations that are very inclusive and people from different ethnicities join.For me personally, I like the quarter system better because it pushes you to stay on top of your studies by reviewing the lessons you take the day they are taught. Otherwise, you fall behind and it becomes a cycle. I feel like with semester schools you can afford to slack off and that can later become a habit. All in all, I"m very glad I chose to go to UCD and it has made moving so far away from home worth it!
I love Uc Davis so much! My experience has been excellent and I’ve managed to strive in a brand new environment. I am staying in the dorms (Malcolm Hall) which has been fun, but floor 4 is nightmare. Shout out to our RA for having so much patience. There are always so many activities that residents can participate in. The professors are kind and want you to succeed especially Prof. SZE. She is so helpful and her lectures are very interesting. In regards to Greek life which I’m sure many are curious about, I know nothing about that mess. I do wish there was better advertisement for the activities that go down on campus, other than that no issues. Contrary to popular belief, the campus DOES NOT smell like cow feces, unless you’re near tercero, but it is bearable. There are things to do here in Davis from food, entertainment, to cute gift shops. We have the best bike lanes and our arboretum is beautiful.