UC Davis Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 41.83%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $15,804
- Out-of-State Tuition: $47,692
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at UC Davis:
- Total Enrollment: 40,065, including 336 online students
- 32,273 Undergraduate, 7,792 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 41.9% men, 58.1% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 86%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 5%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 93%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 331 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 191 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UC Davis Overview
University of California-Davis (UC Davis) is a four-year, public school located in Davis, CA. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The UC Davis's tuition & fees is $15,804 for California residents and $47,692 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 59% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $22,827.
The school has a total enrollment of 40,065 and the students to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 (4.55%).
UC Davis's acceptance rate is 41.83% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.36%.
UC Davis ranked 103rd in National Universities and 21st in California Colleges rankings. University of California-Davis is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of California-Davis is $15,804 for in-state students and $47,692 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $15,141 for in-state students and $30,243 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $16,381 for California residents and $49,420 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,745 for California residents and $30,835 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $15,804 | $47,692 |
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| Graduate | $15,141 | $30,243 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $16,381 | $49,420 |
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| Graduate | $15,745 | $30,835 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of California-Davis offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UC Davis
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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