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University of California - Davis, also referred to as UC Davis, is a coeducational public institution under the University of California. It was established in 1905 as the University Farm and was reestablished as a general University of California campus in 1959. The institution enrolls over 25,000 students each year. UC Davis offers a wide selection of degrees from the fields of engineering, science, agricultural science and management, and liberal arts.
The institution's sports teams are called the UC Davis Aggies. The official mascot of the team is Gunrock the Mustang. Sports include track and field, baseball, basketball, football, and many others.
The most distinguished alumni of the institute include astronaut Steve Robinson, who transmitted the first ever podcast from space in 2005, and Emmy winners Steve Mcfreely and Chris Markus.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in engineering, science, agricultural science and management, and liberal arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 660.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at UC Davis is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 29,796 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). UC Davis has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. UC Davis values student athletics, and belongs to the Big West Conference and Other.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of California Davis
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616-8678
General Phone: (530) 752-1011
http://www.ucdavis.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,832 | economics, English, sociology, political science, international relations, history, Spanish language, anthropology, ... |
| Science | 1,678 | biology, molecular biochemistry, neurobiology, exercise physiology, genetics, biotechnology, chemistry, microbiology, ... |
| Engineering | 658 | civil engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, various engineering courses, aerospace engineering, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 611 | psychology |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 456 | agricultural business, various agricutural courses, food science, agricultural economics, international agriculture, agriculture |
| Medicine | 255 | veterinary medicine, medicine, veterinary sciences, public health, pre-veterinary, neuroscience |
| Education and Teaching | 228 | education, educational administration, teacher ed, teacher education |
| Media | 216 | communication studies |
| Law | 212 | law, foreign lawyers, legal professions |
| Family and Social Work | 208 | family studies, human nutrition |
| Business and Management | 151 | business management |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 146 | nutrition sciences |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 129 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Design | 126 | design and visual communication |
| Animal Science and Care | 124 | animal science, various animal sciences courses |
| Mathematics | 118 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Architecture and Planning | 118 | urban planning, landscape architecture, environmental design |
| Fine Arts | 94 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 73 | natural resources courses, conservation, environmental studies, urban forestry |
| Religion and Philosophy | 53 | philosophy, religion |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 48 | drama, various performing arts, stagecraft |
| Music | 37 | music |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 32 | various plant science courses, various soil sciences courses, soil science, pest management, agronomy |
| Construction Trades | 32 | apparel and textiles |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 28 | nurse practitioner |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 13 | forensic science |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 13 | film studies |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for UC Davis in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 5,785 | 93 |
| Master's degree | 873 | 78 |
| Doctor's degree | 500 | 62 |
| First-professional degree | 400 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 133 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, UC Davis had a total enrollment of 29,796 students (28,764 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| First Professional | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 37% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 36% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 96% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
| Part-Time | 85 % |
UC Davis offers campus housing for 6,026 of its 28,764 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Davis, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 35,147 | 20,598 | 59% | 4,955 | 24% |
| Men | 16,273 | 9,023 | 55% | 2,042 | 23% |
| Women | 18,874 | 11,575 | 61% | 2,913 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 660 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 36% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,635 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 29,243 |
| Room and board | $ 11,978 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,544 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,854 |
Financial Aid:
UC Davis participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 131300)
UC Davis has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 844 | 307 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 156 | 116 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 430 | 239 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 204 | $140,138 | 67 | $126,059 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 41 | $94,714 | 30 | $96,105 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 40 | $98,049 | 45 | $97,176 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $100,483 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 287 | $127,513 | 150 | $109,108 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 330 | $127,608 | 109 | $113,798 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 88 | $87,007 | 69 | $78,621 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 128 | $73,643 | 77 | $74,284 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 80 | $71,360 | 60 | $65,836 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 626 | $103,678 | 315 | $87,298 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Other |
| Basketball | Big West Conference |
| Baseball | Big West Conference |
| Track | Big West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 183 | 202 | 385 |
| Football | 65 | 0 | 65 |
| Track | 11 | 24 | 35 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Basketball | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 87 | 167 | 254 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, Other
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other
Agriculture, General
Food Science
International Agriculture
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Animal Sciences, Other
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Environmental Design/Architecture
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Urban Forestry
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Nutrition
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
Plant Sciences, Other
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
Soil Sciences, Other
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Asian-American Studies
Chinese Language and Literature
Classical/Ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern Studies & Archaeology
Comparative Literature
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Linguistics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Nutrition Sciences
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Animal Behavior and Ethology
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Biostatistics
Biotechnology
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell Physiology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other
Entomology
Environmental Toxicology
Epidemiology
Exercise Physiology
Genetics, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Immunology
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biochemistry
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Physiology, General
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
Population Biology
Zoology/Animal Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UC Davis Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in design (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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