University of California-Davis
PublicDavis, CA
University of California-Davis is a public very large school in Davis, CA, enrolling about 32,253 undergraduates. University of California-Davis is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate near 42%. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Engineering (Engineering), where graduates report median earnings of $145,422/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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From University of California-Davis's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of California-Davis look for in applicants?
Per University of California-Davis's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of California-Davis's acceptance rate?
University of California-Davis in Davis, CA admits approximately 42% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does University of California-Davis cost?
University of California-Davis's total cost of attendance is reported at $41,238 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of California-Davis require students to live on campus?
No -- University of California-Davis doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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