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  • DAVIS, CA
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University of California - Davis

#22 in Top Public Universities in America
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      A+
    4. Campus
      A
    5. Athletics
      A minus
    6. Party Scene
      B+
    7. Professors
      A+
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      A minus
    10. Campus Food
      A
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      B
    UC Davis is a highly rated public university located in University of California-Davis, California in the Sacramento Area. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 30,186 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the UC Davis acceptance rate is 46%. Popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Management Sciences and Information Systems, and Economics. Graduating 86% of students, UC Davis alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $40,400.
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    DAVIS, CA 95616
    Branch of
    University of California System
    About UC Davis...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Big Sky Conference
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    UCD Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    46%
    Application Deadline
    November 30
    SAT Range
    1160-1400
    ACT Range
    25-33
    Application Fee
    $70
    SAT/ACT
    Neither required nor recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
    admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $17,026 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $18,546 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    74%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Research and Experimental Psychology
      879 Graduates
    • Management Sciences and Information Systems
      644 Graduates
    • Economics
      615 Graduates
    • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
      518 Graduates
    • Biology
      364 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      360 Graduates
    • Animal Sciences and Husbandry
      358 Graduates
    • Human Development
      337 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      323 Graduates
    • Communications
      300 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      20%
    • On Campus
      0%
    • Online
      80%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    30,186 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    976
    Undergrads Over 25
    5%
    Pell Grant
    33%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $58,200 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    86%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%
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