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University of California-Davis

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Large
Dormitory capacity 11,142
Student to faculty ratio 21 to 1
Acceptance rate 49%
Students retention rate 91%
On-time graduation rate 87%

Located in Davis, California, UC Davis is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. UC Davis operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

University of California-Davis is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UC Davis boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.


  • The institution has on-campus hospital
  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

48.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,645

Cost of attendance at University of California-Davis in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$44,399

Cost of attendance at University of California-Davis in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 59 of freshman students at University of California-Davis received on average $17,628 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$17,628
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,772 30% $5,781 $10,243,397
Other Federal Grant 2,907 48% $4,458 $12,960,720
State Grant/Scholarships 2,518 42% $10,998 $27,692,367
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3,151 53% $7,053 $22,225,532
Total Grant & Scholarships 3,567 59% $17,628 $62,878,619

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of California-Davis students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of California-Davis students is 86.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 88.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 84.1%.

86.9%

  • asian 91.4% 1,402 students
  • African American 82.5% 94 students
  • white 88.2% 1,121 students
  • unknown 91.4% 74 students
  • hawaiian 95.6% 22 students
  • hispanic 82.4% 867 students
  • International Students 83.2% 826 students
  • Mixed Race 86.8% 216 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Big Sky Conference
  • Baseball Big West Conference
  • Basketball Big West Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Big West Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of California-Davis provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of California-Davis offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)