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University of California-Davis

UC Davis

Davis, California 95616-8678

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Sciences-focusedLarge campusSuburbanGreek life

Top graduate earnings — known for biology

University of California-Davis is a public institution in Davis with particular strength in biology and psychology.

A large campus of 31.8K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

85% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $80,838 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,288.

Established
1905
Motto
Fiat lux
Mascot
Gunrock the Mustang
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
NCAA Division I sports league
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

1 upcoming visit · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Tour
42%Acceptance
SAT Avg
31,777Students
21:1Student:Faculty
85%Grad Rate
$80,838Earnings 10yr
$15,288Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of California-Davis Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate41.6%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

41.6%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$15,247
Tuition (out-of-state)$46,024
Room & Board$19,068
Books & Supplies$1,381
Total Cost of Attendance$38,067
Average Net Price$15,288
Median Debt at Graduation$13,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$138

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,594
$30–48K$9,472
$48–75K$12,304
$75–110K$17,988
$110K+$31,258

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,288

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

225

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (251)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
31,777
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 21%
Black 2%
Hispanic 25%
Asian 31%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 13%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate85.1%
Freshman Retention93.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$58,461
8 Years$71,209
10 Years$80,838

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$63,400
Men
$74,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#32
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#26

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

146Very High

Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

San Franciscopop. 870K
64 mi(111 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
366 mi(634 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
478 mi(829 min)

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