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University of California-Davis

Davis, CA·Public·~42% acceptance

Located in Davis, CA, University of California-Davis is a public university. It admits about 42% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $14,741 per year. About 85% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $80,838 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$14,741/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $41,238
Aid cuts ~$26,497/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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RD
Nov 30

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Admissions
GPA range3.41–4
SAT (middle 50%)Not considered
ACT (middle 50%)Not considered
Test policyTest blind
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
85%
graduation rate
93%
freshman retention
$58,461
median earnings, 6yr
$80,838
median earnings, 10yr
How University of California-Davis reads an application

What University of California-Davis values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Application essaysExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesState residencyVolunteer work
Also considered
First-generation statusGeographic residenceWork experience

From University of California-Davis’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What University of California-Davis requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Work experience

From federal IPEDS data — what University of California-Davis requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of California-Davis's acceptance rate?
University of California-Davis admits about 42% of applicants.
How much does University of California-Davis cost?
At University of California-Davis, the average net price after aid is about $14,741 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $41,238 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of California-Davis?
None. University of California-Davis is test blind: SAT and ACT scores are not considered in admissions decisions.
What are University of California-Davis's application deadlines?
University of California-Davis's deadline is Regular Decision around Nov 30. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of California-Davis value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of California-Davis rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, State residency, and Volunteer work. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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