University of California-Davis
Davis, CA · Public · 32,253 undergrads (large, suburb) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,211 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $9,966 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $11,951 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $16,294 |
| Over $110,000 | $31,272 |
| All incomes (average) | $14,741 |
Sticker tuition: $16,774 in-state, $50,974 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 42%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 31%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 86%
- Freshman retention
- 93%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $80,838
- Median debt at graduation
- $13,000
- International undergrads
- 4,157 (13.1%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Biology & Life Sciences18%
Social Sciences13%
Psychology10%
Engineering9%
Business6%
Agriculture6%
Computer Science5%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Mathematics & Statistics4%
Environmental Studies4%
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