,·Public Research University·Est. 1905
“Transcend the expected.”
UC Davis is a leading public research university and one of the ten campuses of the University of California system. Founded in 1905 as the University Farm, UC Davis has grown into a world-class institution with particular distinction in agricultural sciences, veterinary medicine, environmental sciences, and engineering. UC Davis consistently ranks among the top 10 public universities in the United States and is a global leader in sustainability, food and agriculture, and life sciences. The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is consistently ranked as the best in the United States and among the top three in the world. The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is the best such college in the nation. UC Davis Medical Center is one of the leading academic medical centers in California. The university's research is particularly distinguished in areas including wine science (UC Davis is the leading wine science program in the world), plant science, animal biology, environmental toxicology, and neuroscience. The university's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its goal to become a carbon-neutral campus. Located in the vibrant college town of Davis — consistently ranked as one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world — UC Davis provides an exceptional quality of life for students. The campus is the largest in the UC system by land area, featuring an unusual combination of world-class research facilities and a working agricultural operation including vineyards, orchards, and livestock.
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Official SourceFall Freshman Application
UC system deadline; decisions mid-March
This university does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admissions.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$14,312
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$44,066
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
The largest college at UC Davis offering programs across the liberal arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.
A strong engineering school with programs in computer science, biomedical, and environmental engineering.
The world's leading college for agricultural, environmental, and food sciences.
A growing business school with programs in MBA and management.
4 years
The nation's premier undergraduate wine-making program. Founded in 1880, the department is credited with modernizing California's wine industry and trains the next generation of winemakers using the on-campus Robert Mondavi Institute teaching winery and vineyards.
4 years
One of the strongest animal-science programs in the world, fed by proximity to the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (ranked #1 in the U.S. by QS). Undergraduates get hands-on time with the university's livestock facilities and the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, which treats 50,000+ patients a year.
4 years
An interdisciplinary major combining agroecology, food-systems economics, and policy. Students work at the Student Farm and Russell Ranch long-term research facility, making UC Davis a national hub for sustainability-focused agriculture education.
4 years
A STEM-designated program tightly linked to UC Davis Health in Sacramento and the Genome Center. Strong placement into biotech corridor (Genentech, Bayer, Thermo Fisher) and top medical schools.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $78,996
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
