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University of California - Davis

#30 in Top Public Universities in America
  • 4 Year
  • Davis, CA
  • 4,454 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Value
      A+
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      A-
    5. Athletics
      A-
    6. Party Scene
      B+
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      A-
    10. Campus Food
      A
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      B
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    UC Davis is a highly rated public university located in University of California-Davis, California in the Sacramento Area. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 29,284 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the UC Davis acceptance rate is 43%. Popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Economics, and Managerial Economics. Graduating 85% of students, UC Davis alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $40,400.
    About University of California - Davis...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Big Sky Conference
    Address
    One Shields Avenue
    Davis, CA 95616
    Branch of
    University of California System
    Website
    ucdavis.edu

    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.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    43%
    Application Deadline
    November 30
    SAT Range
    1130-1360
    ACT Range
    25-32
    Application Fee
    $70
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $16,446/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $18,690/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    70%

    Academics

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    20:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    77%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.264 responses
    43%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.320 responses
    44%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.320 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Research and Experimental Psychology
      736 Graduates
    • Economics
      562 Graduates
    • Managerial Economics
      558 Graduates
    • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
      403 Graduates
    • Biology
      345 Graduates
    • Communications
      342 Graduates
    • Human Development
      320 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      294 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      253 Graduates
    • Animal Sciences and Husbandry
      249 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    29,284Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    782
    Undergrads Over 25
    6%
    Pell Grant
    33%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 216 responses
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    • Studious, but fun
      45%
    • Studious and driven; passionate about something
      22%
    • Studious
      7%
    • Competitive at certain majors, individualistic
      6%
    • Studious, fun, and passionate
      4%
    • Asian
      4%
    • Bicyclist
      3%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
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    Poll
    67%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.364 responses
    Poll
    57%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.443 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 229 responses
    Report
    • Bikes
      40%
    • Environmental
      14%
    • Community
      13%
    • Academic
      11%
    • Beautiful
      10%
    • Unique
      4%
    • Fulfilling
      3%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $58,200/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    85%
    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 responses
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    University of California - Davis Reviews

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    University of California Davis is the place for me, and it just might be the place for you! It is a place characterized by students who care about learning and are eager to help out each other. The professors and TAs are consistently passionate about their research and their teaching, and want their students to succeed. The campus is a warm friendly environment, filled with trees and nature and opportunities galore. The location is ideal, with davis being a lovely college town with quick access to Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco among other locations. Transportation on campus is easy, with reliable bus and train transportation and a strong bicycle culture. UC Davis is a beautiful haven of learning and passion, and is truly a gem for anyone looking at college!
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    As someone who is very academically-oriented, I think that Davis provides a very stimulating environment without packing on a superfluous amount of stress. It is definitely the school for STEM because it is a top research university. I would suggest to look at all facets of Davis instead of just its national ranking because there's only so much a number can tell. The school is also SUPER big on supporting mental health, which was a huge help for me and thousands of other students. Please consider going here!
    If you love the home town feel, you are going to feel right at home at Davis. UC Davis offers a world-renowned veterinary as well as law graduate programs! Their College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is the largest in the university with so many unique and research-oriented majors. They offer both Animal Science and Biology for future veterinarians with so many opportunities for hands-on training and internships at the campus dairy, meat lab (one of the only in California), equine, primate, beef cattle and pig center.