University of California Davis: Review & Facts

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University of California Davis is a large four-year, public school with 39,680 students enrolled. This college was established in 1905 and is the only college located in Davis, California.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at University of California Davis.

Majors
Offered
185
University of California Davis implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 185 majors. The most popular concentrations are Biology, Psychology, Engineering, Medical, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

University of California Davis student retention rate is very high at 92% (well above California average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
92%
Good
The graduation rate at University of California Davis is very good - 88%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of California Davis is reasonably decent -- 21:1. Learn more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high, around $41,700 per year. The additional fees at University of California Davis (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $3,300, which makes it a total of $45,000 a year.

Read the details about University of California Davis additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
37%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 94,747 applications were submitted and 35,377 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to enroll at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of California Davis in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
University of California Davis offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of California Davis, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
University of California Davis provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 11,300 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of California Davis. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of California Davis seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of California Davis Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of California Davis
One Shields Avenue
Davis, California
95616-8678, USA
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