University of California - Davis
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1150 | 1410 |
| 2018 | 1260 | 1460 |
| 2019 | 1230 | 1480 |
| 2020 | 1150 | 1410 |
| 2021 | 1150 | 1410 |
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π Great Fit If You Are:
Sustainability seekers
if climate, food systems, animals, or clean energy matter to you, UC Davis is a leader.
Empathetic scientists
if you want to study biology, psychology, or health in a way that centers care, this is your lab.
Nature-integrated students
if you feel best surrounded by trees, trails, and bikes, Davis offers daily peace.
Low-ego high-impact learners
if you care about outcomes, not prestige games, youβll find your people here.
Vet med and ag science hopefuls
if you want hands-on, applied training in life and land systems, few do it better.
π¨ Not Ideal For:
Prestige hunters
while respected, Davis doesnβt carry the brand flash of Berkeley or UCLA.
Urbanites
Davis is quiet, flat, and full of bicycles, not nightlife and skyscrapers.
Debate-driven extroverts
discussion exists, but the vibe is more cooperative than confrontational.
Tech-is-everything types
CS exists here, but the campus soul lives in life and environmental sciences.
Fast-lane chasers
this school is about long-term change, not short-term hustle.
βοΈ Weather & Climate
spring
60-75Β°F (16-24Β°C)
Mild and pleasant
summer
75-95Β°F (24-35Β°C)
Hot and dry
fall
65-80Β°F (18-27Β°C)
Warm and clear
winter
45-65Β°F (7-18Β°C)
Mild with some rain
Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters
βοΈAverage 265 sunny days per year
π©βππ¨βπ Demographics
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Bustling area with shops and eateries
Shopping center with diverse dining options
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