verifiedCampus View

UCD

University of California-Davis

location_onDavis, CA

PublicSuburb: SmallYellow Ribbon

open_in_newVisit Site

42%

Acceptance Rate

32,253

Total Students

$51k

Sticker Price

86%

Grad Rate

$81k

Median Salary

Want help deciding if University of California-Davis is worth it?

Send this to a parent and ask them to help unlock personalized cost, fit, and planning tools.

Data as of May 2026

🎯Can I Get In?

42%

Selective

Acceptance Rate

42% accept rateNat'l avg: 66%

SAT RangeNot reported

ACT RangeNot reported

GPA Avg3.9

payments$80 application fee

groups32,253 students enrolled

schoolPublic · Suburb: Small

eventRegular: November 30

Your MatchPlus Feature

42% acceptance rate. Compare your scores against admitted students — is this a Match, Reach, or Safety for you?

💰Can I Afford It?

Sticker Price

$50,974

Net Price

Not reported

$13,000Avg Debt

≈ $108/mo for 10 yrs

Avg salary after graduation$80,838/yr

Debt-to-income ratio16% (healthy)

Avg debt below national average ($29,400)

Your Net Price EstimatePlus Feature

Most families overpay for college. See what University of California-Davis actually costs for your income level.

💜Why Go Here?

Graduation Rate86%

Nat'l avg: 62%

Retention Rate93%

Nat'l avg: 68%

$81k

Avg Salary

↑ Above $46k avg

21:1

Faculty Ratio

Large classes

32.3k

Students

Large

schoolPublic · Suburb: Small

Your Fit ScorePlus Feature

With a 86% graduation rate, University of California-Davis beats most colleges. See if it fits your goals.

🏆How Does It Stack Up?

#32

US News

Top 50

#45

Forbes

Top 50

Deal Score71

Good Value

diversity_141% First-Gen Students

trending_up100% Loan Repayment Rate

account_balance31% Pell Grant Recipients

CD Quality ScoresPlus Feature

See how University of California-Davis ranks on value, outcomes, and student satisfaction with our proprietary analysis

Get Plus →

156Days

scheduleApplication Countdown

Early Decision deadline is Nov 1, 2026

You have time to research and prepare thoroughly.

auto_awesomeAt a Glance

University of California-Davis is a public institution located in Davis, CA. With approximately 32,253 students, the university offers a range of academic programs and opportunities for student growth.

Deal Score

70.62

/ 100

Good Value

Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes

Academics & Admissions

Faculty-Student Ratio

21:1

Test Score Ranges

Not reported

SAT

3.9

GPA

Avg Class Size

36% under 20 students

Application Deadline

November 30

via UC Application

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price$50,974

Room & Board$19,426

Avg Grad Debt$13,000

Popular Majors

Computer Engineering$96k/yr

Computer and Information Sciences, General$84k/yr

Engineering, General$83k/yr

Mechanical Engineering$75k/yr

Civil Engineering$75k/yr

Materials Engineering$74k/yr

How to Apply

RDRegular DecisionNovember 30

Apply via

descriptionUC Application

$80 fee

open_in_new

paymentsFinancial Aid calculateNet Price Calculator

workExplore Careers

Discover careers related to University of California-Davis's top programs

Computer Engineering$96k/yr Computer and Information Sciences$84k/yr Engineering$83k/yr Mechanical Engineering$75k/yr

boltThe Vibe

"University of California-Davis offers a dynamic environment focused on student success and academic growth."

Rigor

Career

Social

Value

Signature StrengthGlobal Impact

University of California-Davis
Innovation Engine

A Tier-1 Research Powerhouse driving global discovery. Undergraduate students work alongside world-class faculty to solve humanity's toughest challenges.

attach_money

Funding

Federal + Private

science

Discovery

Research Centers

public

Impact

Patents & Innovations

Carnegie Classification

person_search

Undergrad Research