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University of California - Davis

Davis, California·Public, 4-year or above·Far West·ucdavis.edu
Acceptance
41.8%
-5.7pp vs R1 Research
6-yr Graduation
86%
+1.0pp vs R1 Research
Total enrollment
40,065
peer median 50,180
Avg net price
$14,741
+$71 vs R1 Research
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About

The University of California, Davis is a public land-grant research university in the Davis, California area, United States. It is the northernmost of the ten campuses of the University of California system. The institution was first founded as an agricultural branch of the system in 1905 and became the sixth campus of the University of California in 1959.

Admissions & acceptance rate

First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.

Applied
98,864
98,864 candidates competed
Admitted
41,353
41.8% acceptance rate
Enrolled
6,767
16.4% yield

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

Overall completion
86%+1.0pp vs R1 Research
4-year graduation
71%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
86%
Full-time retention
93%

Pell equity

6.6pp gap
Pell recipients
81%1636 of 2008
Non-Pell (all)
88%3758 of 4288
Subsidized loan, no Pell
85%545 of 641
No Federal Aid
88%3213 of 3647

Non-Pell students graduate at a 6.6-point higher rate than Pell recipients.

Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.

Program outcomes

Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.

Of 219 Title IV programs, 79 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 1 fails. 139 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.

Total programs
219
Passing
79
36.1% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
1
0.5% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.5%
-0.1pp vs 0.6% national

Pass / fail distribution

219programs
  • Passing79 · 36.1%
  • No Data139 · 63.5%
  • Failing1 · 0.5%

Severity spectrum

Critical
0
Severe
1
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
1
Safe
78
No data
139

Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.

Earnings premium gap

Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.

80
Fine and Studio Arts
Master's Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
-7.4%
$44,735 vs $48,304
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+12.1%
$40,453 vs $36,082
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Bachelor Degree · Natural Resources And Conservation
+28.1%
$46,209 vs $36,082
Research and Experimental Psychology
Master's Degree · Psychology
+28.7%
$62,626 vs $48,653
Public Health
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+29.0%
$79,807 vs $61,854
Animal Sciences
Bachelor Degree · Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
+34.3%
$48,441 vs $36,082
Education General
Master's Degree · Education
+52.6%
$70,796 vs $46,391
Civil Engineering
Master's Degree · Engineering
+54.8%
$106,894 vs $69,070

Debt vs earnings

Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.

66
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Other
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
107%
$148,099 debt · $138,731 earn
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences General
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
83%
$113,539 debt · $137,579 earn
Medicine
First Professional Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
79%
$113,683 debt · $144,130 earn
Law
First Professional Degree · Legal Professions And Studies
66%
$89,716 debt · $136,814 earn
Business Administration Management and Operations
Master's Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
59%
$90,950 debt · $155,416 earn
Accounting and Related Services
Master's Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
47%
$51,021 debt · $108,771 earn
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Bachelor Degree · Natural Resources And Conservation
36%
$16,388 debt · $46,209 earn
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
32%
$12,995 debt · $40,453 earn

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

WASC Senior College and University Commission

Accredited since 1954Next review Feb 2035

Programmatic accreditations · 8

Action history · 15

  1. Oct 2025Renewal of Accreditation
    American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation · Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
  2. Feb 2025Renewal of Accreditation
    WASC Senior College and University Commission
  3. Jan 2023Renewal of Accreditation
    Council on Education for Public Health · Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
  4. Dec 2022Renewal of Accreditation
    American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation · Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
  5. Jun 2022Renewal of Accreditation
    Liaison Committee on Medical Education · Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$9,211
$30–48k$9,966
$48–75k$11,951
$75–110k$16,294
$110k+$31,272

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price
$14,741
vs R1 Research median $14,671
Federal loans
19.7%
In-state tuition
$16,774
Out-of-state
$50,974

Federal aid volume & trends

Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.

In AY 2024–25, 11,977 students received $78.7M in Pell grants, alongside $189.6M in federal Direct Loans.

Pell recipients
11,977
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$78.7M
$78,686,447 total
Direct Loans
$189.6M
13,447 loan awards

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

11k
20
11k
21
10k
22
10k
23
12k
24

Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25

Subsidized$19.0M
4,989 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$12.6M
3,264 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$55.8M
1,943 loan awards
Parent PLUS$51.4M
2,081 loan awards
Grad PLUS$50.8M
1,170 loan awards

Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Of 5,330 borrowers who entered repayment, 51 (0.9%) defaulted within three years below the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
0.9%
-1.4pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
5,330
Defaulted
51
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
1.6%
2017
1.9%
2018
1.5%
2019
0.9%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at Ucdavis

Top program areas ranked by completions.

Distinct CIP programs192
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

9,098 total completions
01Biological Sciences
1,86320.5%
02Social Sciences
1,37215.1%
03Engineering
1,08511.9%
04Psychology
1,00711.1%
05Business
8709.6%
06Agriculture
7328.0%
07Computer Sciences
6136.7%
08Mathematics
5756.3%
09Visual/Performing Arts
5446.0%
10Multi/Interdisciplinary
4374.8%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

Fall total
40,065
12-mo unduplicated
42,185
Undergraduate
34,026
Graduate
8,159

Gender split

Men
42%17,743
Women
58%24,442

Race / ethnicity composition

Asian
31.4%
Hispanic
25.1%
White
19.9%
Non-resident
12.8%
Two or more
6.6%
Unknown
2.2%
Black
1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%

Athletics & Title IX gender equity

How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.

Athletes
681
288 M · 393 W
Women athletes
57.7%
Athletic aid
$11.0M
Total student aid
Budget
$46.9M
Total expenses

Men vs women · spending splits

Athletic student aid
$4.8M
$6.2M
Recruiting expense
$317K
$222K
Head-coach salaries
$172K
$100K
Men Women

Sport-by-sport · 16

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
52 M · 129 W
$1.8M
Football
116 M ·
$7.8M
Soccer
29 M · 37 W
$1.9M
Water Polo
29 M · 27 W
$1.3M
Baseball
43 M ·
$1.5M
Swimming and Diving (combined)
· 40 W
$1.0M

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
13.80
548 offenses · 39,707 students

3-year trend

9.492 yrs ago8.671 yr ago13.80Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
1,272
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
204
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
20
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
18

Criminal offenses by type

Motor vehicle theft
325
Fondling
104
Burglary
69
Rape
17
Arson
14
Aggravated assault
12
Robbery
7

By location

548total
  • On campus533
  • Non-campus15

Includes 114 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).

VAWA offenses

17
Domestic violence
15
Dating violence
63
Stalking
95 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

Hate crimes by bias

  • National origin3
  • Religion2
  • Sexual orientation2
  • Race1

Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons110
Drugs780
Liquor14

Residence-hall fires

  • Tercero Kearney Hall2 fires
    Burnt paper found in toiletDamage $100-$999
  • Tercero Kearney Hall2 fires
    Burnt paper found in toiletDamage $100-$999
  • Tercero Madrone Hall1 fire
    Portion of desk burned and meltedDamage $100-$999
  • Tercero Redwood Hall1 fire
    Graffiti burned into wall with flameDamage $100-$999

Data quality: 6 reports were later determined unfounded across the reporting period and are excluded from the totals above.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student-faculty ratio

Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

Student-to-faculty
22.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
2,894

Ucdavis vs Peer comparison

The peer institutions Ucdavis selected for federal comparison reporting.

GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
This institutionPeer median

A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

Carnegie
SubjectUniversity of California-Davis
86%41.8%40,065$14,741R1 Research
68%89.9%79,818$14,967R1 Research
74%54.7%54,723$9,288R1 Research
86%24.2%43,889$11,297R1 Research
94%14.1%53,363$12,116R1 Research
80%78.2%48,424$16,264R1 Research
81%84.8%52,089$19,680R1 Research
88%60.6%61,443$17,339R1 Research
86%60.6%50,737$32,875R1 Research
83%49.9%58,658$14,600R1 Research
84%58.1%52,269$24,406R1 Research
69%72.6%40,757$19,070R1 Research
54%79.9%44,956$13,951R1 Research
89%26.6%53,864$19,857R1 Research
68%86.1%56,365$16,674R1 Research
93%11.0%45,882$13,481R1 Research
87%28.6%37,297$14,251R1 Research
93%9.0%47,335$12,548R1 Research
86%26.7%44,256$12,470R1 Research
78%40.1%69,713$10,411R1 Research
75%85.3%45,026$25,648R1 Research
91%24.2%56,311$6,541R1 Research
90%37.7%43,146$13,936R1 Research
65%73.9%47,980$14,276R1 Research
85%42.4%59,238$14,355R1 Research
89%44.8%41,725$15,678R1 Research
93%15.6%52,855$13,138R1 Research
85%79.7%56,666$16,778R1 Research
61%72.2%46,864$15,649R1 Research
79%60.2%38,532$22,811R1 Research
77%43.2%49,622$9,812R1 Research
85%39.1%56,997$14,091R1 Research
90%45.2%51,044$17,354R1 Research
86%54.8%38,857$24,953R1 Research
Peer group median85%47.5%50,180$14,671

Institutions like Ucdavis

Explore the federal data for institutions in Ucdavis's comparison group.

Ucdavis Institutional Research office

The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.

Office
Office of Institutional Research
Reports to Finance & Business
Visit IR office page
Team
3 members
  • Erika Jackson
    Director
  • Satomi Furuichi
    Principal Analyst
  • Cheryl Bach
    Institutional Research Analyst

Common Data Set

Ucdavis's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.

Source publications

Reports & documents (3)

Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.

Notable alumni of Ucdavis (10)

A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.

  • Charles M. Rice
    Science
  • Hasan Minhaj
    Arts, entertainment, and literature
  • Tani Cantil-Sakauye
    Government
  • John Watson
    Business
  • DJ Shadow
    Music
  • Ann Veneman
    Government
  • Martin Yan
    Arts, entertainment, and literature
  • Kimberly Guilfoyle
    Business
  • Daniel Fells
    Athletics
  • Mike Bellotti
    Athletics

Frequently asked questions about University of California-Davis

Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Ucdavis.

What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Davis?

University of California-Davis's acceptance rate is 41.8% (41,353 admitted from 98,864 applicants), based on the latest IPEDS.

What is the graduation rate at University of California-Davis?

University of California-Davis reports a 6-year graduation rate of 86% per the latest IPEDS.

How many students attend University of California-Davis?

University of California-Davis reports a total enrollment of 40,065 students per the latest IPEDS.

What is the average net price at University of California-Davis?

The average net price at University of California-Davis is $14,741 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

What is the yield rate at University of California-Davis?

University of California-Davis's yield rate is 16.4%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.

Where is University of California-Davis located?

University of California-Davis is located in Davis, California 95616-8678.

Who runs Institutional Research at University of California-Davis?

University of California-Davis's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Research, which reports to Finance & Business.

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant & loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant and Direct Loan recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.

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