At a glance
Average net price
$14,741
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
85.7%
Admission rate
42%
Undergrad size
32,253
In-state tuition
$16,774
Out-of-state tuition
$50,974
Cost of attendance
$41,238
Median earnings (10y)
$80,838
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 92.8%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (42%), social sciences (28%), humanities & arts (17%).
- STEM42%
- Health1%
- Business6%
- Humanities & arts17%
- Social sciences28%
- Trades & services6%
- Biological sciences18.8%~6,060 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences12.9%~4,170 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology10.7%~3,461 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering8.6%~2,767 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business5.9%~1,909 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Agriculture5.7%~1,851 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~1,609 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science4.9%~1,587 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,442 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,300 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics4.0%~1,277 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,064 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication3.2%~1,019 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.7%~535 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~493 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.3%~423 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~381 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~329 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~242 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~206 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~116 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education0.0%~13 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 1,882 | $29,860 | $13,219 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 1,098 | — | $12,144 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 976 | $44,249 | $13,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 913 | $28,232 | $13,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 848 | $28,791 | $13,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 813 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 811 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 685 | — | — |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 672 | $27,988 | $13,625 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 666 | $32,542 | $14,250 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 581 | $38,895 | $13,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 578 | $31,674 | $12,600 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 484 | $38,040 | $15,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 468 | $34,746 | $15,200 |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 435 | $47,204 | $15,000 |
| Law. | First professional | 394 | $73,514 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 382 | $35,570 | $11,208 |
| Cognitive Science. | Bachelor's | 378 | $36,727 | $15,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 340 | $25,495 | $13,900 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 327 | $30,450 | $14,155 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 319 | $64,370 | $15,000 |
| Veterinary Medicine. | First professional | 292 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 260 | $64,244 | $16,101 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 246 | $32,132 | $12,416 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 235 | $58,497 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 231 | $31,189 | $14,593 |
| Nutrition Sciences. | Bachelor's | 224 | $31,513 | $14,166 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 223 | $34,098 | $14,598 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 221 | $81,487 | $12,804 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 210 | $33,621 | $14,171 |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 207 | $24,992 | $15,000 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 203 | $51,591 | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 201 | $28,025 | $14,750 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 195 | — | — |
| Genetics. | Bachelor's | 195 | $33,038 | $14,293 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 194 | $51,679 | $15,977 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 181 | $43,801 | $13,000 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. | Bachelor's | 177 | $23,267 | $15,499 |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 168 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. | Bachelor's | 163 | $31,340 | $11,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of California-Davis
University of California-Davis is a very large institution located in Davis, California, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 32,253 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Biological sciences, Social sciences, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of California-Davis — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $14,741 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $16,774 for in-state students and $50,974 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $41,238 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 85.7%, a strong completion outcome. 92.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $80,838 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of California-Davis confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Biological sciences, Social sciences, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (42% of credentials), social sciences (28% of credentials), humanities & arts (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of California-Davis accepts 42% of applicants, making it selective.
Location & campus
Set in Davis, California (suburb), University of California-Davis draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of California-Davis
Q.How much does University of California-Davis cost?
The average net price at University of California-Davis is $14,741 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $41,238.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of California-Davis?
University of California-Davis has a 6-year graduation rate of 85.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of California-Davis?
University of California-Davis admits 42% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do University of California-Davis graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of California-Davis graduate earns $80,838 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of California-Davis?
Published tuition is $16,774 in-state and $50,974 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of California-Davis located?
University of California-Davis is located in Davis, California (ZIP 95616).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of California-Davis at their official website.