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University of California-Davis

Davis, CA
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Official name

University of California-Davis

#Davis#PublicUniversity#Since1905

University of California-Davis is a public four-year school in Davis, CA, with its campus in a suburb. It was founded in 1905[1]. It has about 32,253 undergraduates[8].

Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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121years of history[1]
  1. 1905Founded
  2. 2026Today
TypePublic
SettingSuburb
Undergraduates32,253[8]
From abroad12.8%[8]

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Academics

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Costs

What a year at University of California-Davis costs in 2026-27, for non-resident students and for in-state students[2].

$88,279[2]A year, for non-resident students
$7,357A month, on average
$353,116Four years, if prices stay the same
≈ ₩118.6Mat ₩per $1 · reference rate, editable

Where the money goes

Non-resident$88,279[2]a year
In-state$49,009[2]a year

$39,270 more a year than an in-state student[2]

Non-residentIn-state
Tuition and fees—[2]$18,263
Housing and food—[2]$22,157
Books and supplies—[2]$1,240
Transport and personal—[2]$3,425
Health insurance and other—[2]$3,924

In-state figures are for U.S. residents, 2026-27. They are not what an international student pays.

Help paying, for students from abroad

Need-based aidNot offered[3]
ScholarshipsLimited[3]

As described by the school. Monthly and four-year figures are our own arithmetic from the yearly total.

Housing and food

Reported by the school to the U.S. Department of Education · per year, all students[8]
Room and board, on campus$19,426[8]
Room and board, off campus (not with family)$14,745[8]

The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.

Scorecard averages · reference only

Average cost of attendance$41,238[8]
Tuition, in-state / out-of-state$16,774 / $50,974[8]

These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.

Getting in, 2027 entry

SAT not used[5]the school does not look at it
October 1 - November 30[6]Fall filing period deadline

UC does not use SAT/ACT in admission decisions or scholarships. Submitted scores may be used to meet minimum eligibility requirements or for course placement after enrollment.

The page says: “UC does not consider SAT or ACT test scores”

When to apply

From the school’s page · Oct 13, 2026[6] · entry year 2027
  1. Fall filing periodOctober 1 - November 30[6]

Dates can change. Check the school’s page before you apply.

Your application checklist

From the school’s page · Oct 13, 2026[7]
$95 application fee[7]
Report your full academic history in the application (records are not submitted at this stage)[7]
Report external exam grades on the International Exams page of the application[7]
If admitted: official academic records from each institution attended, starting with grade nine[7]
Demonstrate English-language proficiency (details on a separate UC page)[7]
Letters of recommendation should not be submitted, though some campuses may request them[7]
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Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.

Scores in detail

What the school asks for, and where its students land.

English test

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SAT and ACT

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Extra steps for students from abroad

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How many get in

42%[8]Of applicants are admitted (U.S. and international together)
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Coming soonAdmitted from abroad
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Living in Davis

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Clubs, sports and activities

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