University of California-Davis
Davis, CA · Suburb · 32,253 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
Suburb
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Location
Davis, CA, 95616-8678 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
SMF · Sacramento
14 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$41,238
Out-of-state COA
$75,438
Avg net price
$14,741
Room & board
$19,426
In-state tuition
$16,774
Out-of-state tuition
$50,974
Books & supplies
$1,386/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,211
$30–48k
$9,966
$48–75k
$11,951
$75–110k
$16,294
$110k+
$31,272
Admissions
Admit rate
42%
Test policy
Not required
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
85%
1st-yr retention
93%
Transfer-out rate
3%
Consumer completion
89%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
88%
Transferred
6%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
6%
Median earnings (6yr)
$58,461
Median earnings (10yr)
$80,838
Median debt
$13,000
Monthly loan payment
$138
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$20,397
Debt (90th percentile)
$26,500
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
22
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
31%
First-generation
41%
Median family income
$33,783
Independent students
15%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
20%
Hispanic
25%
Black
2%
Asian
31%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
13%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$58,461
10 years after entry
$80,838
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Institutional
Endowment
$773M
Classification
R1: Very High Research
Full-time faculty
88%
Avg faculty salary
$18,357/mo
Instructional spend/student
$34,097
Federal loan rate
20%
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