University of California, Davis acceptance rate, scores and deadlines

Davis, CA · public · 32,253 undergraduates

Acceptance rate 44.4% Fall 2025 · ↑2.5 pts
SAT Not used Test-blind
Tests, 2026–27 Test-blind From the admissions site

Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from UC Davis's admissions site.

Chances at UC Davis
1500
unweighted, 4.0 scale —
Your odds · Regular decision Target
38–42%
  • UC Davis is test-blind: it doesn't look at SAT or ACT scores.
  • So this range uses the admit rate for applicants without special hooks.
  • UC Davis admits 44.4% of applicants overall.

Data: Common Data Set 2025–26 · Test-blind for 2026–27

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Acceptance rate

UC Davis acceptance rate by year

45,674 of 102,988 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 41.8% for Fall 2024.

0% 20% 40% 60% 201520172019202120232025 44.4%
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Entering classAppliedAdmittedRateSource
Fall 2025102,98845,67444.4%Common Data Set
Fall 202498,86441,35341.8%IPEDS
Fall 202394,63739,40041.6%IPEDS
Fall 202294,74735,37737.3%IPEDS
Fall 202187,12042,47548.8%IPEDS
Fall 202076,89735,64546.4%IPEDS
Fall 201978,09330,35838.9%IPEDS
Fall 201878,02232,04641.1%IPEDS
Fall 201770,95230,76243.4%IPEDS
Fall 201668,55328,98142.3%IPEDS
Fall 201564,60224,51838.0%IPEDS

2026–27 applications

UC Davis deadlines for 2026–27

Apply with UC Application. Checked October 24, 2026 on UC Davis's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.

  1. Regular decision Apply by Decisions Mid- to late March
Every 2026–27 deadline, in date order

Scores and GPA

Test scores and GPA at UC Davis

Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.

UC Davis is test-blind: scores it lists are not used in admission decisions.

Average high school GPA 4.03
Weighted, 100% reported a GPA
High school GPA of enrolled first-years (Fall 2025)
  • 4.066.1%
  • 3.75–3.9923.1%
  • 3.50–3.748.4%
  • 3.25–3.491.9%
  • 3.00–3.240.4%
  • 2.50–2.990.0%

What counts

What UC Davis weighs

From section C7 of UC Davis's Common Data Set 2025–26.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA

Important

  • Essays
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • Volunteer work

Considered

  • First-generation status
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Work experience

Not considered

  • Class rank
  • Test scores
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Alumni relation
  • Religious affiliation
  • Demonstrated interest

Waitlist

UC Davis waitlist

17,582 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 9,747 accepted it, and 3,758 were admitted from it (38.6% of those who stayed on).

Cost

What UC Davis costs

From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use UC Davis's net price calculator.

Tuition, in-state$17,346
Per year
Tuition, out-of-state$54,948
Per year
Average net price$14,318
After grants, aided students
Open UC Davis's net price calculator

Compare

Colleges with a similar acceptance rate

Close to UC Davis's 44.4%, from the same official data.

FAQ

Questions about UC Davis admissions

What is UC Davis's acceptance rate?

UC Davis admitted 45,674 of 102,988 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 44.4%. That is up from 41.8% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.

Is UC Davis test-optional for 2026–27?

UC Davis is test-blind for 2026–27: it does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admission.

When are UC Davis's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Regular decision: November 30, 2026. Check UC Davis's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.

Where the numbers come from

Sources

Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.

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