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