UC Davis (University of California-Davis)

(Davis, CA)

The University of California, Davis, is located in the heart of the Northern California, 15 minutes west of the state capital, and 90 minutes from the world-famous San Francisco Bay Area and beautiful Lake Tahoe. UC Davis is known for its excellence in research and dedication to undergraduate academic pursuits, offers all the benefits that come with being a part of California's renowned public university system, while continuing to provide the friendly and safe atmosphere of a small-town associated with private college campuses.Ranked ninth in the nation among public universities (U.S. News & World Report), UC Davis offers a vast array of disciplines such as agricultural and environmental studies, veterinary medicine, biological sciences, computer engineering and political science.UC Davis is also known for its unwavering school spirit (called "Aggie Pride") and has one of the largest athletics programs (NCAA Division I) and one of the largest student spirit organizations in the country.

Admissions

46%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.86

Admitted Freshmen Ranked

  • 1% in Top 10% in H.S. Class
  • 1% in Top 25% in H.S. Class
  • 1% in Top 50% in H.S. Class
  • November 30, 2011
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1740–2140 SAT Total
  • 550–690 SAT Reading
  • 610–740 SAT Math
  • 580–710 SAT Writing
  • 26–32 ACT Composite
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$26,421
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $13,860
  • $36,738
  • $12,697
  • $1,589

 

Will I Like It

24,737
number of undergraduates
  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 16 to 1 Student to Faculty Ratio
  • 56% Women

Academics

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics, General Business

Engineering

Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Fitness, Nutrition

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, History

Journalism & Communication

Communications

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre, Film & Video

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Science & Math

Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Area & Cultural Studies, Family & Consumer Sciences, International Relations, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Women's Studies

Trades

Aviation

Visual Arts & Design

Apparel & Textiles, Architecture, Design, Fine Arts

Extra Curriculars

Alpha Chi Omega, Accounting Club, Animals, Basketball, Alpha Epsilon Pi, American Red Cross, Books, Alpha Gamma Rho, Anime Club, Chess, Alpha Kappa Delta Phi, Anthropology Club, Climbing, Alpha Zeta, Computer Games, Computers, Alpha Phi, Culture, Alpha Phi Delta, Dancing, Equestrian, Alpha Phi Omega, Debate, Alpha Sigma Phi, Chess Club, Golden Key Honor Society, College Democrats, College Republicans, Fashion, Computer Club, Phi Alpha Theta, Chi Omega, Phi Beta Lambda, Delta Chi, Phi Kappa Phi, Rodeo, Music, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Lambda Phi, Science, Softball, Tau Beta Pi, Delta Sigma Pi, French Club, Swimming & Diving, Video Games, Gospel Choir, Gamma Zeta Alpha, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Yoga, Kappa Alpha Psi, Investment Club, Kappa Alpha Theta, Jewish Students Association, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Kappa Sigma, Lambda Chi Alpha, Lambda Phi Epsilon, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Muslim Student Association, Lambda Theta Nu, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Lambda Theta Phi, Nu Alpha Kappa, Photography Club, Phi Alpha Delta, Phi Beta Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Kappa Psi, Ski & Snowboard Club, Spanish Club, Students for a Free Tibet, Pi Beta Phi, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha, Sigma Alpha Mu, Sigma Chi, Sigma Lambda Beta, Sigma Nu, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Theta Chi, Theta Xi

Long Description

UC Davis is one of the nation's top public research universities. As one of 10 campuses of the world's pre-eminent public university system, the University of California, we are located in the heart of the Central Valley, close to the state capital and San Francisco Bay Area. UC Davis lays claim to being one of the few remaining college towns where we cherish our close relationships on campus and within the Davis community.

Mailing Address

One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616-8678
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