Public · Davis, California

University of California-Davis

Suburban campus · 32,253 undergraduates · 22 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate: 42%
Test scores: Test-optional
Average net price: $14,741; per year, after grants
6-year graduation: 86%

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What University of California-Davis costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000: $9,211
$30,001 – $48,000: $9,966
$48,001 – $75,000: $11,951
$75,001 – $110,000: $16,294
Over $110,000: $31,272

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker): $41,238
Tuition, in-state: $16,774
Tuition, out-of-state: $50,974
First-years given a grant by the school: 56%
Average grant from the school: $11,512
Median debt at graduation: $13,000
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Admissions

Acceptance rate: 42%
SAT middle 50%: –
ACT middle 50%: –
Test scores: Test-optional
First-year retention: 93%

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