University of California, Davis

If you want to apply to uc davis, the regular decision application deadline is November 30 and the fee for the application costs $70.

Students who apply to uc davis for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than March 15.

uc davis Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of uc davis's admissions stats.

University of California, Davis Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of California, Davis.

Considering Applying Early to uc davis?

uc davis does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to University of California, Davis

It is very difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to uc davis

In 2022, uc davis waitlisted 13,092 students and 4,960 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 3,919 eventually received an admissions offer.

What's Most Important for Getting Into uc davis?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at uc davis

Curious about the factors that are considered by uc davis during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Make sure to check with uc davis for more information on admission factors.

uc davis 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to uc davis, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with uc davis's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

GPA and Testing

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into uc davis?

Students admitted to uc davis have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

uc davis does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

uc davis is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to University of California, Davis

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to uc davis.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is November 30. Applicants should hear back by April 30.

Transfer students can enroll in uc davis during the following terms:

• Fall Term

uc davis Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to uc davis?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to uc davis.

Does uc davis accept transfer credits?

✅ uc davis accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does uc davis accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ uc davis does not accept International Baccalaureate credits but does accept Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to uc davis?

✅ uc davis is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is uc davis's acceptance rate?

✅ uc davis's acceptance rate is 46%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at uc davis?

❌ uc davis does not offer early decision.

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