Getting in
For Fall 2025, 102,988 first-year students applied to UC Davis, 45,674 were admitted and 6,824 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 44.3%.
Source: UC Davis Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Sep 30, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2025
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 68,593 | 25,473 | 37.1% |
| Out-of-state | 13,149 | 8,315 | 63.2% |
| International | 21,246 | 11,886 | 55.9% |
Source: UC Davis Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table. Read Sep 30, 2026.
By school or major. UC Davis's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by college or major.
Source: UC Davis Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Early decision and early action. UC Davis offers neither. The Common Data Set answers no to both.
Source: UC Davis Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Sep 30, 2026.
Majors
121 majors across 5 schools. Every undergraduate major in UC Davis's official General Catalog, grouped by the college or school that offers it, with the degree it leads to. Minors, graduate programs and majors closed to new students are left out.
College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences28
- Agricultural & Environmental Education (BS)
- Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, Individual (BS)Individual major, designed by the student
- Agricultural & Environmental Technology (BS)
- Animal Biology (BS)
- Animal Science & Management (BS)
- Animal Science (BS)
- Atmospheric Science (BS)
- Biotechnology (BS)
- Clinical Nutrition (BS)
- Community & Regional Development (BS)
- Entomology (BS)
- Environmental Policy Analysis & Planning (BS)
- Environmental Science & Management (BS)
- Environmental Toxicology (BS)
- Food Science (BS)
- Global Disease Biology (BS)
- Human Development (BS)
- Hydrology (BS)
- International Agricultural Development (BS)
- Landscape Architecture (BS)
- Managerial Economics (BS)
- Marine & Coastal Science (BS)
- Nutrition Science (BS)
- Plant Sciences (BS)
- Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (BS)
- Sustainable Environmental Design (BS)
- Viticulture & Enology (BS)
- Wildlife, Fish & Conservation Biology (BS)
Source: UC Davis General Catalog 2026-27, Departments, Programs, & Degrees (Programs & Degrees A-Z) (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
College of Biological Sciences16
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (BS)
- Biological Sciences (AB)
- Biological Sciences, Individual (AB)Individual major, designed by the student
- Biological Sciences (BS)
- Biological Sciences, Individual (BS)Individual major, designed by the student
- Cell Biology (BS)
- Evolution, Ecology & Biodiversity (AB)
- Evolution, Ecology & Biodiversity (BS)
- Genetics & Genomics (BS)
- Human Biology (BS)
- Molecular & Medical Microbiology (AB)
- Molecular & Medical Microbiology (BS)
- Neurobiology, Physiology, & Behavior (BS)
- Plant Biology (AB)
- Plant Biology (BS)
- Systems & Synthetic Biology (BS)
Source: UC Davis General Catalog 2026-27, Departments, Programs, & Degrees (Programs & Degrees A-Z) (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
College of Engineering13
- Aerospace Science & Engineering (BS)
- Biochemical Engineering (BS)
- Biological Systems Engineering (BS)
- Biomedical Engineering (BS)
- Chemical Engineering (BS)
- Civil Engineering (BS)
- Computer Engineering (BS)
- Computer Science & Engineering (BS)
- Computer Science (BS)
- Electrical Engineering (BS)
- Environmental Engineering (BS)
- Materials Science & Engineering (BS)
- Mechanical Engineering (BS)
Source: UC Davis General Catalog 2026-27, Departments, Programs, & Degrees (Programs & Degrees A-Z) (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
College of Letters & Science63
- African American & African Studies (AB)
- American Studies (AB)
- Anthropology (AB)
- Anthropology (BS)
- Applied Chemistry (BS)
- Applied Mathematics (BS)
- Applied Physics (BS)
- Art History (AB)
- Art Studio (AB)
- Asian American Studies (AB)
- Chemical Physics (BS)
- Chemistry (AB)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Chicana/Chicano Studies (AB)
- Chinese (AB)
- Cinema & Digital Media (AB)
- Classical Civilization (AB)
- Cognitive Science (AB)
- Cognitive Science (BS)
- Communication (AB)
- Comparative Literature (AB)
- Data Science (BS)
- Design (AB)
- East Asian Studies (AB)
- Economics (AB)
- English (AB)
- French (AB)
- Gender, Sexuality, & Women's Studies (AB)
- Geology (AB)
- Geology (BS)
- German (AB)
- History (AB)
- International Relations (AB)
- Italian (AB)
- Japanese (AB)
- Letters & Science, Individual (AB)Individual major, designed by the student
- Letters & Science, Individual (BS)Individual major, designed by the student
- Linguistics (AB)
- Mathematical & Scientific Computation (BS)
- Mathematical Analytics & Operations Research (BS)
- Mathematics (AB)
- Mathematics (BS)
- Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Design (BS)
- Medieval & Early Modern Studies (AB)
- Middle East/South Asia Studies (AB)
- Music (AB)
- Native American Studies (AB)
- Philosophy (AB)
- Physics (AB)
- Physics (BS)
- Political Science (AB)
- Political Science-Public Service (AB)
- Psychology (AB)
- Psychology (BS)
- Religious Studies (AB)
- Russian (AB)
- Science & Technology Studies (AB)
- Sociology (AB)
- Sociology-Organizational Studies (AB)
- Spanish (AB)
- Statistics (AB)
- Statistics (BS)
- Theatre & Dance (AB)
Source: UC Davis General Catalog 2026-27, Departments, Programs, & Degrees (Programs & Degrees A-Z) (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Graduate School of Management1
- Business (BS)
Source: UC Davis General Catalog 2026-27, Departments, Programs, & Degrees (Programs & Degrees A-Z) (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC application (one filing period) | November 30 | As early as mid-March | No |
You apply on the UC application, which opens August 1. If you are admitted, your Statement of Intent to Register is due May 1.
Source: UC Davis Admissions, Timeline for First-Year Applicants (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Nothing is binding. For fall 2027 the University of California has one filing period, October 1 to November 30, with admission decisions in March.
Source: UC Admissions, First-Year Dates and Deadlines (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
UC Davis is test-blind: SAT and ACT scores are not considered for admission decisions or scholarships, even if you report them. Scores may be used only to meet minimum requirements or for course placement after you enroll.
Source: UC Davis Admissions, First-Year Admission Requirements (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
The Common Data Set agrees: it answers no to using SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions.
Source: UC Davis Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Sep 30, 2026.
Changes already in effect
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
- Math. A statistics or additional math course taken in fall 2026 or later no longer makes up for a missing or low grade in Algebra II or Math III. It still counts as an extra year of math. Seniors applying this fall: this already applies to courses you take this year.
Source: UC Admissions, Quick Reference Guide to UC Admissions (August 2026) (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
- Math. From fall 2026, AP Statistics no longer meets two years of the UC math requirement. AP Precalculus (with a score of 4 or 5), AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC and IB HL Mathematics Analysis and Approaches still do.
Source: UC Admissions, Quick Reference Guide to UC Admissions (August 2026) (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked UC Davis's admission pages on September 30, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: UC Davis Admissions, Timeline for First-Year Applicants (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at UC Davis, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Systemwide tuition and fees | $15,588 | $15,588 |
| Campus-based fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
| Nonresident supplemental tuition | $0 | $39,270 |
| Room and board (residence hall) | $22,252 | $22,252 |
| Books and supplies | $1,205 | $1,205 |
| Personal expenses | $2,656 | $2,656 |
| Transportation | $672 | $672 |
| Health insurance | $3,996 | $3,996 |
| Document fee | $150 | $150 |
| Total | $49,009 | $88,279 |
The budget for a student who first enrolls in 2026-27 and lives in a residence hall.
Source: UC Davis, Cost of Attendance 2026-27 (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $9,211 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $9,966 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $11,951 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $16,294 |
| Over $110,000 | $31,272 |
| All incomes | $14,741 |
What first-year, full-time in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from UC Davis's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to University of California, Davis on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
California State University, Long BeachLong Beach, CA · Public45.4% admitted$10,440 average net price
University of WashingtonSeattle, WA · Public41.7% admitted$14,091 average net price
University of California, Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA · Public38.2% admitted$16,109 average net price
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA · Public37.4% admitted$15,364 average net price
University of Maryland, College ParkCollege Park, MD · Public45% admitted$15,678 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.