University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
A public research university near Sacramento with the country's top agriculture and veterinary medicine programs, plus strong environmental science offerings, set in a flat, bike-everywhere college town with a laid-back social scene built around outdoor life, a moderate Greek presence, and Big West/Division I athletics.
35%
Acceptance rate
1230–1450
SAT range
26–33
ACT range
3.95
Average GPA
31,000
Undergrads
$16,660/yr
In-state tuition
$48,460/yr
Out-of-state tuition
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