University of California-Davis
Public university · Davis, CA · 32,253 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
42%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$14,318
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$43,191
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
86%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of California-Davis?
University of California-Davis accepts about 42 of every 100 applicants (42%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says University of California-Davis is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of California-Davis's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of California-Davis cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $43,191 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $14,318 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $17,346 for CA residents and $54,948 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$17,346
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$54,948
- Room & board$20,437
- Total cost of attendance$43,191
- Average net price after grants$14,318
Popular majors
Biology, Social Sciences, Psychology, Engineering, Business.
University of California-Davis FAQ
- What is University of California-Davis's acceptance rate?
- 42% — selective.
- Is University of California-Davis test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of California-Davis is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of California-Davis's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of California-Davis cost?
- About $43,191 a year before aid; $14,318 on average after grants.
- What is University of California-Davis's FAFSA school code?
- 001313. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of California-Davis receives your information.
- What is University of California-Davis's graduation rate?
- 86% of students finish within six years.
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