University of California-Davis
Davis, CAPublicRank 670 of 1,732Traditional rank 455 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,594 |
| $30–48k | $9,472 |
| $48–75k | $12,304 |
| $75–110k | $17,988 |
| $110k+ | $31,258 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $14,858 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $15,247 |
| Change | $389 (+2.6%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $46,024 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $19,068 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +5.9% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 85% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 93% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 25% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 22% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $4,290 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $608 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-Irvine | $21,533 | $820 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz | $21,564 | $624 |
| University of California-Riverside | $21,566 | $2,644 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $21,732 | $3,332 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $22,441 | $1,741 |
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