University of California, Davis
Founded 1905
President Gary May (Chancellor)
Fees USD 14,312
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is a public research university founded in 1905 as a farm school for the UC Berkeley campus, now grown into one of the premier comprehensive research universities in the United States. Located in Davis, California near the state capital Sacramento, UC Davis is ranked #1 in the world for agriculture and veterinary science, and is a global leader in sustainability, environmental sciences, and health. The campus enrolls approximately 40,000 students and spans 5,300 acres.
Schools and Colleges
- School of Veterinary Medicine — Ranked #1 in the world
- College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences — Ranked #1 globally in agriculture
- College of Engineering — Top-ranked engineering programs
- UC Davis Health (School of Medicine) — Top research medical school
- School of Law (Martin Luther King Jr.) — Top-30 US law school with public interest focus
- Graduate School of Management — Business and technology management
How to Apply
- Application: UC Application
- Test Scores: Test-free (UC policy)
- Acceptance Rate: ~39%
- In-State Tuition: ~$14,312 | Out-of-State: ~$44,066
Key Deadlines
- Application Window: November 1–30