UC Davis
uc_davis.md
UC Davis
Overview
- Location: Davis, CA (Sacramento metro area)
- Type: Public research university, UC system
- Category: flagship_public
- Total enrollment: 41,239 (fall 2024, record)
- Undergraduates: ~32,273
Admissions (Fall 2024 / Class of 2028)
- Total applicants: 98,861 (4.5% increase YoY)
- Admits: 41,618
- Acceptance rate: 42.1%
- Enrolled freshmen: 6,767
- Yield rate: 16.4%
- Testing policy: Test-blind (UC system-wide since fall 2023)
- No ED/EA: UC system uses a single November application deadline
Academic Profile
- Weighted GPA middle 50: 4.00–4.26
- Unweighted GPA (est): ~3.82
- SAT middle 50: 1160–1400 (reported but not used in admissions)
- ACT middle 50: 25–32
Demographics (2024–25)
| Group | Pct |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 25% |
| White | 22% |
| International | 15% |
| Multiracial | 6% |
| Black | 2% |
| Women | 57% |
UC Davis became HSI-eligible in fall 2024 (25.1% Hispanic FTE).
Financial Aid / Net Price by Income
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $9,842 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,769 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,578 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,622 |
| Over $110,000 | $29,734 |
Source: College Factual / College Scorecard data.
Athletics
- NCAA Division I, Big West Conference (most sports)
- 25 varsity sports
- 717 total athletes (272 men, 445 women)
- Athlete pct: ~1.7% of total enrollment
Sources
- UC Admissions freshman profile
- College Factual net price data
- College Kickstart UC fall 2024 trends
- UC Davis news: record enrollment fall 2024