University of California, Davis

uc davis Early Decision Results Release Date 2021

uc davis will release their Early Decision results on Wednesday December 15th. Share results and connect with other early applicants in the uc davis Community discussion.

Good luck to all early applicants!

University of California, Davis Overview

University of California, Davis is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Davis, California. uc davis was founded in 1908 and now enrolls around 39,075 students a year, including 31,162 undergrads. uc davis offers housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at uc davis! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of uc davis's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? uc davis students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? uc davis has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? uc davis has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at uc davis on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at uc davis on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to uc davis for Fall 2022 is November 30.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should find out if they got admitted by March 31.

2021 uc davis Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Quarter
Overall Acceptance Rate	46%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	0%
Average GPA	4.0
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	78%
In-State Tuition	$11,442
Out-of-State	$41,196
Percent of Need Met	79%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$22,391

Is uc davis a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at to get a clearer sense of what uc davis offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for University of California, Davis

It is very difficult to get into uc davis. The acceptance rate at uc davis is 46%. Out of 76,225 applications received in 2021, 35,304 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at uc davis

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 93% of students who start at uc davis return the next year. uc davis's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 86%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for uc davis Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at uc davis

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. uc davis meets 79% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $22,391 a year.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $17,736 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at uc davis. Based on this information, how does uc davis sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is uc davis a good school for you?

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Where is uc davis?

uc davis is located in the suburban setting of Davis, California, less than an hour from San Francisco.

If you want to see uc davis for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 80 to Davis, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Sacramento International.

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