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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of California-Davis was $16,640. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UC Davis

UC Davis net price calculator

$16,640

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average $10,382
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of UC Davis for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $16,640 $386 (2%) $9,739 $11,011 $14,150 $17,020 $29,336
2021 $17,026 $1,140 (7%) $10,006 $11,598 $14,193 $18,728 $30,357
2020 $15,886 $162 (1%) $9,842 $10,769 $13,578 $17,622 $29,734
2019 $15,724 $722 (4%) $9,629 $10,533 $13,895 $17,655 $30,156
2018 $16,446 $407 (3%) $10,316 $11,181 $14,398 $19,409 $29,443
2017 $16,039 $645 (4%) $10,048 $10,813 $14,186 $20,416 $29,890
2016 $16,684 $596 (4%) $10,045 $11,016 $13,965 $21,025 $29,270
2015 $16,088 $447 (3%) $10,561 $11,617 $14,739 $21,527 $29,229
2014 $15,641 -- $9,573 $10,786 $13,956 $21,835 $28,976

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of California-Davis's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $32,584 $686 (2%) $14,645 $16,742 $1,197
2021 $31,898 $801 (3%) $14,597 $16,123 $1,178
2020 $31,097 $864 (3%) $14,495 $15,444 $1,158
2019 $30,233 $386 (1%) $14,402 $14,695 $1,136
2018 $29,847 $71 $14,419 $14,175 $1,253
2017 $29,918 $675 (2%) $14,046 $14,271 $1,601
2016 $29,243 $446 (2%) $13,951 $13,716 $1,576
2015 $28,797 $370 (1%) $13,896 $13,341 $1,560
2014 $28,427 $539 (2%) $13,895 $12,912 $1,620
2013 $27,888 -- $13,877 $12,409 $1,602

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at UC Davis? How much does it cost?
The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $17,018 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at UC Davis is $1,891 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
UC Davis estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,197.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, UC Davis estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $4,743
  • If living off-campus, with family: $13,700
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $5,191
How much is UC Davis application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $70 and $120 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
UC Davis offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Housing and Meal

UC Davis requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of California-Davis for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 N/A N/A $17,018 0 11,142
2021 N/A N/A $17,238 0 8,284
2020 N/A N/A $15,775 0 7,809
2019 N/A N/A $15,645 0 7,562
2018 N/A N/A $16,136 0 7,199
2017 N/A N/A $14,838 0 6,983
2016 N/A N/A $14,517 0 6,433

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of California-Davis during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered