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UC Davis at a Glance

Location:
Davis, CA
Setting:
Suburban
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$11,958
Out-of-State Tuition:
$32,027
Room & Board:
$12,498
Full-Time Undergrads:
23,913
Part-Time Undergrads:
507
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.ucdavis.edu
Admissions Website:
www.ucdavis.edu/admissions
Financial Aid Website:
financialaid.ucdavis.edu
Application Deadline:
November 30
Acceptance Rate:
47 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1590–1960
Average ACT Scores:
23–29

Best Things

  • The people
  • The campus
  • Downtown
  • School spirit, Picnic Day, and the Whole Earth Festival
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Worst Things

  • Parking
  • Dealing with administration
  • Off-campus housing prices
  • Late charges on registration fees
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Biological Sciences
  • Engineering
  • Psychology & Counseling
  • More majors . . .

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Overall, students seem to really enjoy their time at the University of California at Davis. Students are granted unprecedented opportunities to excel academically alongside expert professors who exhibit genuine interest in sharing their knowledge. With such a friendly campus and competitive academics, many enjoy the dynamic between the bustling, active University and the laid-back college town. Some even get a little fond of the cows after a while!

Despite the frustratingly intense course load, fizzling nightlife, and blazing summers, students usually leave UC Davis feeling glad they came. Studying at Davis is a unique experience, and the education you leave with remains with you for the rest of your life. Not only are you likely to leave Davis with a priceless diploma and a starting salary that makes up for all those weekends spent in Shields, you’ll also leave with friends, memories, and the experience of a lifetime. Sure, there are some things here that are somewhat different. Davis is a big school in a small town, there are cows on campus, most people ride bikes, and there are protests for practically every decision Congress makes. For prospective students who crave diversity and challenge, UC Davis may just be perfect.

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Campus Housing at University of California - Davis

batorres

Fashion and Apparel Design '14

3.5
B

Dorms Are Super Convenient

Right on campus and they give you a true college experience. Dotn get stuck in Cuarto dorms unless you like to keep to yourself and want a more apartment feel. Segundo has the best dining commons and has the newest buildings and tecero is great for students with a science based major because its close to all the science type classes.

May 22, 2012

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Nightlife at University of California - Davis

jordon17

Biological and Physical Sciences '15

3.5
B

Davis Is Safe at Night, but There Are Always Parties.

Davis is a really safe college town. There are always college parties and there is a club called The Graduate.

May 18, 2012

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Academics at University of California - Davis

jordon17

Biological and Physical Sciences '15

3.8
B+

Great Education

The school provides an amazing education for those who take advantage. The professors are smart, although every now and then you get a horrible professor with either an accent or that just can't teach. Overall academics are great.

May 18, 2012

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User rating for University of California - Davis is 3.5 out of 5 based on 933 user reviews.

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