Grow beyond your expectations
UC Davis is one of America’s leading research universities for a reason. The university and the amazing college town of Davis are designed to help you grow beyond even your own expectations. We support and develop students in their quest to grow both academically and personally during their time here.
In the middle of everywhere
UC Davis is rooted in the City of Davis — California’s College Town — in Northern California. Our community is laid back, green, bike-friendly and welcoming. In nearby Sacramento, internships in every sector — corporate, nonprofit, political and health — sow the seeds of great careers.
32,273
undergraduate students
25
Division 1 sports
5,300
acre campus
30%
first-generation students
Academics
Academic paths at UC Davis are divided among four colleges and six professional schools, each with its own areas of focus. However, the colleges and schools also support collaboration across disciplines because in an interconnected world you can make real impact.
More than
70%
of undergraduates participate in research or other experiences outside the classroom
More than
10,000
internship opportunities around the world
Graduation rates
86% of first-year students graduate in six years
88% of transfer students graduate in four years
100+
majors
21:1
student-to-faculty ratio
Living the Aggie life
Davis has everything you would expect from a large university and a lot of experiences that may surprise you. Hang out with friends and dive into intensive study sessions at one of UC Davis' five libraries. Or check out the affordable, farm-to-fork meals at one of the many campus eateries. Your new home is fun!
30
campus eateries
150,000
square foot fitness center
900+
undergraduate student clubs and orgs
2025 admitted student profiles
All ranges represent the middle 50% of scores.
First-year profile
Admit rate: 44.6%
Weighted GPA: 4.00-4.26
Unweighted GPA: 3.79-4.00
Transfer profile
Admit rate: 56.9%
GPA: 3.46-3.90
Meet the student body
Our student body is highly diverse, with 12.8% international students from 110 countries. While California residents make up much of the student body, 5.1% of our students come from each of the other 49 U.S. states. UC Davis holds dual federal designations as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
- African American/Black
- 3.7%
- Native American
- 0.5%
- Chicanx/Latinx
- 24%
- Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 36.5%
- White
- 20%
- Unknown
- 2.3%
- International
- 12.8%
Data reflects 2024 enrolled undergraduates
Cost and affordability
UC Davis offers a world-class academic experience in a supportive environment and consistently ranks near the top for affordable public research universities.
Californians, if your family’s income range is $0-80,000 and you qualify for financial aid, you won’t pay any tuition.
69%
of students graduate
with no debt
62%
of undergraduates
receive aid
2025-26 estimated tuition and fees
Your systemwide tuition and fees remain unchanged for up to six years after you enroll.*
- Systemwide tuition and fees
- $14,934
- Campus-based fees
- $2,417
- Student living expenses**
- $20,087-38,405
- Systemwide nonresident supplemental tuition
- $37,602
*All other amounts are subject to change without prior notices.
**Includes estimated room and board, books, personal expenses, transportation and optional health insurance.
Important dates
Aug. 1: Start your UC application.
Fall: Take an in-person or virtual tour.
Oct. 1-Dec. 1: Submit your UC Davis application.
Oct. 1-March 2: Start your Federal Application for Student Aid, known as FAFSA, or California Dream Act Application, known as CADAA.
