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University of California, Davis

Admissions Data Dashboard | Common Data Set 2016-2025

Total Applications
95,386
2024-2025
Acceptance Rate
41.7%
2024-2025
Enrolled Students
6,680
2024-2025
SAT Middle 50%
N/A
2024-2025

Applications & Acceptance Rate Over Time

Complete Admissions Data

YearApplicationsAdmitsEnrolledAccept RateYield Rate
2024-202595,38639,7846,68041.7%16.8%
2023-202494,62739,3996,58141.6%16.7%
2022-202394,74835,3776,39937.3%18.1%
2021-202287,13642,4747,48248.7%17.6%
2020-202176,22535,3046,13746.3%17.4%
2019-202078,09331,0355,95739.7%19.2%
2018-201976,64731,5646,38941.2%20.2%
2017-201870,21430,5735,82043.5%19.0%
2016-201767,47228,6175,76042.4%20.1%

SAT Score Trends (Middle 50%)

25th Percentile
1160
50th Percentile
1265
75th Percentile
1370

Financial Aid Overview

Students Receiving Aid
51%
Need Fully Met
19%

Cost of Attendance Over Time

$38,122
2024-2025 Total COA
Tuition
$13,602
Fees
$3,749
Room & Board
$20,771
Change Since 2016
+25%

Student Demographics

Enrollment Over Time

Demographics Over Time (% of Undergraduates)

Undergraduates
32,273
Total Enrollment
40,065
International
13%
Students of Color
80%

Admissions Factors

Relative importance reported in the latest available Common Data Set.

Source: CDS 2024-2025, Section C7
FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Academic
Rigor of secondary school record
Class rank
Academic GPA
Standardized test scores
Application essay
Recommendation(s)
Nonacademic
Interview
Extracurricular activities
Talent/ability
Character/personal qualities
First generation
Alumni/ae relation
Geographical residence
State residency
Religious affiliation/commitment
Volunteer work
Work experience
Level of applicant's interest