University of California, Davis
Admissions
Interested in attending University of California, Davis?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of California, Davis, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of California, Davis?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, UC Davis accepted 44% of applicants. We classify this as selective.
In the most recent year, 99,487 people applied and 45,674 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of California, Davis:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at University of California, Davis, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of California, Davis by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things UC Davis considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
Considered
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- State Residency
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of California, Davis?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of California, Davis as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.89.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of California, Davis. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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