Tuition (in-state)$16,000
Student : faculty20:1
Acceptance42%
Enrollment40,000
Walk score89
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Education
| Programs | Agriculture, veterinary medicine, biology, engineering, viticulture |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 87% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $16,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $50,500 |
| Room and board | $18,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 20:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 20:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 87%
Location and walk score
89/ 100
| Setting | Urban campus with daily needs within walking distance |
|---|---|
| Climate | Mediterranean; dry summers and mild, wet winters |
| Getting around | Strong transit; most students go car-free |
Things to do nearby
- Davis Farmers Market
- Arboretum loop
- Bike everywhere in America's bike city
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 8,000 |
|---|
- Graduate School of Management MBA
- School of Law
- Veterinary Medicine
- Medicine
- Engineering MS
- Agricultural sciences PhD
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$65,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months87%
Career servicesInternship and Career Center; Sacramento state government and ag-tech placements
Top employers of recent graduates
- UC Davis Health
- Genentech
- E&J Gallo
- Deloitte
- State of California
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
70%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Internship and Career Center placements
- UC Center Sacramento
- Global Learning internships
Alumni
| Living alumni | 300,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Ann Veneman
- Kirk Hammett
- Martin Yan
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Big West |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Blue and Gold Opportunity PlanFull tuition for California families under $80k · Deadline: Nov 30
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state
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