University of California, Davis
#28 in National Universities (tie)
Overview
University of California, Davis is a public institution that was founded in 1905. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 31,532 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 5,300 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. University of California, Davis' ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #28. Its in-state tuition and fees are $15,266; out-of-state tuition and fees are $46,043.
The University of California, Davis, one of 10 schools in the University of California system, was originally established as a farm school for UC - Berkeley. Located just 15 miles from Sacramento, UC Davis' campus contains an airport, fire department and a collection of outdoor sculptures called Eggheads. There are more than 700 student organizations on campus in addition to a sizable Greek community that comprises about 65 fraternity and sorority chapters. All freshmen are guaranteed housing, and after their first year students typically move off campus or live in university apartments. The UC Davis Aggies field 25 NCAA Division I teams, and students can join the Aggie Pack, the largest student spirit organization in the country.
UC Davis offers a wide range of academic options within its undergraduate, graduate and professional schools and colleges. Among the school's graduate programs are the highly ranked Graduate School of Management, School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Engineering and School of Veterinary Medicine. Other notable programs include the School of Education and the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. Undergraduates can study in the College of Letters and Science, College of Engineering, College of Biological Sciences or College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. The UC Davis Arboretum, technically a public park, encompasses 100 acres of gardens that stretch along a waterway.
University of California, Davis is a public institution that was founded in 1905. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 31,532 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 5,300 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. University of California, Davis' ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #28. Its in-state tuition and fees are $15,266; out-of-state tuition and fees are $46,043.
The University of California, Davis, one of 10 schools in the University of California system, was originally established as a farm school for UC - Berkeley. Located just 15 miles from Sacramento, UC Davis' campus contains an airport, fire department and a collection of outdoor sculptures called Eggheads. There are more than 700 student organizations on campus in addition to a sizable Greek community that comprises about 65 fraternity and sorority chapters. All freshmen are guaranteed housing, and after their first year students typically move off campus or live in university apartments. The UC Davis Aggies field 25 NCAA Division I teams, and students can join the Aggie Pack, the largest student spirit organization in the country.
UC Davis offers a wide range of academic options within its undergraduate, graduate and professional schools and colleges. Among the school's graduate programs are the highly ranked Graduate School of Management, School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Engineering and School of Veterinary Medicine. Other notable programs include the School of Education and the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. Undergraduates can study in the College of Letters and Science, College of Engineering, College of Biological Sciences or College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. The UC Davis Arboretum, technically a public park, encompasses 100 acres of gardens that stretch along a waterway.
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At-a-Glance
Setting
N/A
In-state tuition and fees
$15,266
Undergraduate Enrollment
31,532
Acceptance Rate
37%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$46,043
In-State Tuition & Fees
$15,266
Room & Board
$18,562(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$26,553
$14,920
$14,920
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$46,043
In-State Tuition & Fees
$15,266
Room & Board
$18,562(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$26,553
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
66%
21:1
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Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
17%
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Social Sciences
15%
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Psychology
13%
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Engineering
9%
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
6%
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Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
48
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
70%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
23%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
40,807
Citations Per Publication
15:1
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Students
31,532
Graduate Enrollment
8,155
Total Enrollment
39,687
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
29,989
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
62%
Minority Enrollment
62%
Minority Enrollment
31%
Asian
23%
Hispanic
21%
White
15%
International
6%
Two or more races
2%
Black
2%
Unknown
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
51+
Sports Teams
N/A
Fraternities
N/A
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
66%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
37%
Average Debt at Graduation
$17,534
$39,866
$39,866
Graduation Rate
66%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
37%
Average Debt at Graduation
$17,534
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