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University of California - Davis - Academics - Academics - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Academics

B+
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Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 16:1
Full-Time Student Population 30,311
Part-Time Student Population 784
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 1,511
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 235
Total FT Faculty 2,867
Faculty with Terminal Degree 98%
Average Faculty Salary $101,608
Full-Time Retention Rate 92%
Part-Time Retention Rate 82%
Graduation Rate 82%
Programs/Majors Offered 135
Average Course Load 14–16 credits (4 courses)
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 34%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 38%
  • 50 or More Students: 28%

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With more than 100 undergraduate fields of study, Davis has the greatest academic diversity of all the UC campuses. Students have the chance to take classes that interest them, and the majority seem to appreciate the opportunities. However, large lecture halls intimidate some and make it hard to develop personal relationships with professors. If you want professors to know you, they will be more than willing to do so, you just have to take the initiative. Still, there’s something to be said for anonymity when you can sneak out the back door of a lecture without the professor knowing.

Despite the challenges encountered by some, most seem satisfied with their courses. They commended professors and appreciate their willingness to offer further explanations of course material. Most students express a genuine interest in classes, recognize the professors’ expertise, and value their friendliness. However, some express frustration in dealing with the some TAs' thick accents and challenging course material. On the other hand, challenging course material is only expected at an institute of higher learning. You will definitely have to be more independent and work harder.

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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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jordon17

Biological and Physical Sciences '15

3.5
B

The Academics Are Outstanding, but It Tough.

The workload just depends on the number of classes and units that you take. You may have an easy schedule or a tough one. Classes are pretty hard and sometimes the curves are very low.

May 18, 2012

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msnicholle

Human Development '13

2.3
C

Davis

some of the professors are really nice and really care about the students. the registration process is annoying. there is pass 1 and pass 2. pass 1 you can only register for the classes in your major and pass 2 you can register for anything. however, the bad thing about that is that when it comes time for pass 2 there are no spots left in the class you want. this often results in having to change your entire schedule around and it doesnt end up good.

Apr 04, 2012

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User rating for University of California - Davis - Academics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 67 user reviews.

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Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 3 or higher
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 5 or higher
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Letters and Science
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Biology and Biological Sciences: 3%
  • Economics and Econometrics: 3%
  • Psychology: 4%
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 2%
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Best Places to Study
  • Arboretum
  • The Quad
  • Shields Library
Did You Know?
  • UC Davis is on the leading edge of stem cell research, as one of only two centers in the country funded by the National Institutes of Health to translate human stem cell research into therapies.
  • With nearly 100 faculty members engaged in research and academic programs, UC Davis is a leader in energy research. the faculty is looking at renewable energy, alternative vehicle fuels (biogas, hydrogen, electricity), and lighting technology.
  • ?UC Davis offerd more than 100 academic majors and 86 graduate programs. It is the only UC campus with schools of law, medicine, education, management, and veterinary medicine.
  • UC Davis has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for its programs in veterinary medicine, plant biology, and genetics by the Gourman Report. The University is also the national leader for PhD graduates of biological sciences.
  • Two UC Davis centers—Fuel Cell Vehicles and Hybrid Drivetrains—have been named as U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Centers within the DOE's Centers of Automotive Technology Excellence program. Their research goal is to develop advanced vehicle power systems. These power systems will spur U.S. automotive research and manufacturing and help solve pressing air-pollution and global-warming problems.
  • A particle accelerator developed by Tom Cahill, a UC Davis professor of atmospheric science, is being used to track air quality at more than 50 national parks, monuments, and wilderness areas. The technology has already helped reduce smog in the Grand Canyon and has been applied in California to measure air quality problems and find solutions to smog in the Lake Tahoe Basin and the Central Valley.
  • Statistician David Rocke, professor in the Graduate School of Management and the School of Medicine's department of epidemiology and preventive medicine, is helping the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to improve the accuracy of very low-level measurements of water pollutants and to develop computer software to conduct the measurements. The project, funded by the EPA, has created a breakthrough model adopted nationally as a voluntary standard for examining water and wastewater.

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