UC Davis
University of California-Davis · Davis, California · Public
UC Davis admitted 44% of 102,988 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 85% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at UC Davis
Enter a score to see whether UC Davis is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It doesn’t look at test scores, so this uses the admit rate (44%) alone.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
UC Davis doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
17,582 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 9,747 took it, and 3,758 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How UC Davis rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essay
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteering
Considered
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Work experience
Not considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Legacy
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 4.03 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $41,055 in-state and $71,832 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $17,315 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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