University of California, Davis
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 37%
Average High School GPA: 3.9
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Blind (Do Not Accept SAT/ACT Scores)
SAT Range: N/A
ACT Range: N/A
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 31,800
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Liberal
In-State Tuition: $13,104
Out-of-State Tuition: $44,130
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Davis, California
Setting: College Town
U.S. Region: West
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 57°F (14°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 75°F (24°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 19.6 inches (498mm)
Nearest Airport: Sacramento International Airport (SMF) — Approximately 15 miles (20-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram:@ucdavis
Swim Team Instagram: @ucdavisswimdive
Twitter:@ucdavisswimdive
Facebook:UC Davis
LinkedIn:University of California, Davis
YouTube:UC Davis
TikTok: @ucdavis
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University Athletics
NCAA Division I
Big West Conference (BWC)
Nickname: Aggies
Mascot: Gunrock the Mustang
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Schaal Aquatics Center
2024-25 Men’s Team Roster: N/A
Head Coach: Matt Macedo
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #50+
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #4 in Big West
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U.S. News College Rankings
#33 in National Universities (tie)
#9 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#30 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
#1 in Biological / Agricultural (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
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Environmental / Environmental Health
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Forbes Top Colleges
#13 In Public Colleges
#36 In Research Universities
#12 In The West
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#373 America's Best Employers for Diversity 2024
#71 Best Employers for Women 2023
#107 Best Employers for New Grads 2021
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A+
Academics: A
Diversity: A+
Athletics: A-
Professors: A+
Dorms: A-
Student Life: A
Value: A-
Campus: A
Party Scene: B+
Location: B+
Campus Food: A
Safety: B
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #83 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #148 of 1,332
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