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
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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

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)

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