University of California-Davis, CA
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of California-Davis Rankings
Affordability76
Selectivity68
Retention82
Graduation81
Earnings52
Diversity95
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of California-Davis
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences17%
Business, Management, Marketing7%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education<1%
Engineering10%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs2%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences4%
Mathematics and Statistics3%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Natural Resources and Conservation4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology8%
Social Sciences15%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into University of California-Davis
41%
Admission Rate
655
Median SAT Math
625
Median SAT Reading
28
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)580–730
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)580–670
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)24–32
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of California-Davis
$14K
In-State Tuition
$43K
Out-of-State Tuition
$35K
Average Total Cost
$15K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $14K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $18K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $30K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of California-Davis
34%
Receive Federal Loans
$11K
Median Federal Debt
83%
Repayment Rate
$135
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 45% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 13% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $11K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $11K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $26K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $20K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 78% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 83% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 84% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 85% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of California-Davis
92%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
7%
Withdrawal Rate
86%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 61% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 86% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 87% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 91% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 75% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 87% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 57% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 90% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 79% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 85% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 92% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of California-Davis
91%
Employment Rate
$40K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$59K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $40K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $59K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $77K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $40K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $49K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $58K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of California-Davis
30,698
Undergraduates
66%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
7,449
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 27% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 24% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 17% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 17% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of California-Davis, CA
Woodland Community College
8 miles, N
Sacramento City College
14 miles, E
Blake Austin College
15 miles, SW