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University of California - Davis School Description

UC Davis is one of the nation's top public research universities and is part of the world's pre-eminent public university system. The campus is set in the heart of the Central Valley, close to the state capital and San Francisco Bay Area. As one of the last "small-town universities," we cherish our close relationships on campus and within the Davis community.

The central purpose of UC Davis, as a comprehensive research university, is the generation, advancement, dissemination and application of knowledge. In this, UC Davis is committed to developing and sustaining leading programs in

* The arts, humanities, biological and physical sciences and social sciences”disciplines at the core of all universities;
* Agricultural and environmental disciplines and engineering;
* Professional studies in education, law, management, medicine and veterinary medicine.

Academics at UC Davis challenge, stimulate and inspire. We offer more than 100 undergraduate majors and 60 graduate programs — the largest variety on any University of California campus. Many of our programs are nationally ranked — not surprising when you consider the number of internationally known, award-winning faculty who bring their knowledge and enthusiasm to the classroom.

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University of California - Davis

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The University of California, Davis (UCD) is a public research university located in Davis, California, and one of ten campuses in the University of California system. Commonly referred to as UC Davis, the school was originally established in 1905 as the University Farm, an extension of UC Berkeley. UC Davis saw its first class in 1908. It was later formally established as a UC campus by the Regents of the University of California in 1959.

UC Davis has grown to become a prestigious public research university, especially in the arts and humanities, environmental science, life and health sciences, agricultural science and engineering disciplines. UC Davis also has several renowned graduate programs, such as the UC Davis School of Medicine (which includes the UC Davis Medical Center), the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, the UC Davis School of Law, UC Davis Graduate Studies, and the UC Davis Graduate School of Management.

Washington Monthly ranks UC Davis 8th in the United States. U.S. News & World Report 2009 America's Best Colleges ranked UC Davis the 44th best "national university" in the United States and the 12th best public university in the United States. UC Davis is also a Public Ivy. In addition, UC Davis is consistently rated as a top public "Best Value College" by the Princeton Review.

In addition to research and academics, UC Davis has a noteworthy athletics program; Aggie teams have recently joined NCAA Division I athletics. In its first year of full Division I status, 11 UC Davis teams qualified for NCAA post-season. Most of UC Davis's athletics teams play in the Big West Conference, but some (for the sports that the Big West Conference does not sponsor) also compete in the Great West Conference, Pacific-10 Conference, and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation.

==History== In 1905, Governor George Pardee signed into law an act to establish a university farm school for the University of California (at the time, the Berkeley campus was the sole campus of the University). It would be more than a year before that commission selected a tiny town, then known as Davisville, as the site. What was to become the third UC Campus opened its doors to 40 degree students (all male) from UC Berkeley in January 1909 as the "University Farm." (The farm had begun accepting non-degree farmers' short courses in October of 1908; there were initially around 115 such attendees.) The establishment of the Farm was largely the result of the vision and perseverance of Peter J. Shields, secretary of the State Agricultural Society, and the namesake of the future Peter J. Shields Library at UC Davis. Shields began to champion the cause of a University Farm to teach agriculture in a more applied fashion after hearing about California students who chose to go to out-of-state universities due to the lack of such programs in the University of California at that time. He later stated:

There was a College of Agriculture at Berkeley in connection with the University of California, but it was purely academic. It was largely confined to the study of botany and chemistry; it had no farm and little prestige; it was apt to be thought of as a snap curriculum, attracting students who wanted to go to college but wanted to avoid its more difficult work.

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Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Aggies
Nickname:
UC Davis

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
22,714
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
77%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 27,144
Students Receiving Aid:
70%
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Application Fee:
$ 60
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University of California - Davis Degree Programs

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  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

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    • Agriculture Business See more Agriculture Business Schools or Online Agriculture Business School Degree Programs
      • General Agricultural Business and Management

        A general program that focuses on modern business and economic principles involved in the organization, operation, and management of agricultural enterprises. See more General Agricultural Business and Management Schools

      • International Agriculture

        A program that focuses on the application of agricultural management and scientific principles to the problems of global food production and distribution, and to the study of the agricultural systems of other countries. Includes instruction in agricultural economics; comparative agricultural systems; international agribusiness and law; third-world development studies and economic development; and global applications of climate, soil, water resources, ecological and environmental studies, and animal and plant sciences. See more International Agriculture Schools

      • Other Agricultural Business and Management

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    • Agriculture Production See more Agriculture Production Schools or Online Agriculture Production School Degree Programs
      • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences

        This is a general program that may include a variety of different topics related to agricultural instruction, agricultural operations, and any other related science. Core skills taught in this four year program may include agricultural research and production. Often, students in this program are prepared to apply these core skills to find solutions to practical agricultural problems. This major includes instruction in basic animal, plant, and soil science; animal husbandry and plant cultivation; soil conservation; and agricultural operations such as farming, ranching, and agricultural business. See more Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences Schools

    • Animal Science See more Animal Science Schools
      • General Animal Sciences

        A general program that focuses on the scientific principles that underlie the breeding and husbandry of agricultural animals, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. Includes instruction in the animal sciences, animal husbandry and production, and agricultural and food products processing. See more General Animal Sciences Schools

      • Other Animal Sciences

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    • Crop Science See more Crop Science Schools
      • Agronomy and Crop Science

        Agronomy focuses on the relationship of crops to the soil. Students in an agronomy program study the growth and behavior of agricultural crops, the development of new plant varieties, and the scientific management of soils and nutrients for maximum plant nutrition, health, and productivity. See more Agronomy and Crop Science Schools

      • Soil Science and Agronomy

        A program that generally focuses on the scientific classification of soils, soil properties, and their relationship to agricultural crops. Includes instruction in soil chemistry, soil physics, soil biology, soil fertility, morphogenesis, mineralogy, hydrology, agronomy, and soil conservation and management. See more Soil Science and Agronomy Schools

    • Food Science See more Food Science Schools or Online Food Science School Degree Programs
      • Food Science

        A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of converting raw agricultural products into processed forms suitable for direct human consumption, and the storage of such products. Includes instruction in applicable aspects of the agricultural sciences, human physiology and nutrition, food chemistry, agricultural products processing, food additives, food preparation and packaging, food storage and shipment, and related aspects of human health and safety including toxicology and pathology. See more Food Science Schools or Online Food Science School Degree Programs

    • Natural Resources and Conservation See more Natural Resources and Conservation Schools or Online Natural Resources and Conservation School Degree Programs
      • Environmental Studies.

        A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy, politics, law, economics, social aspects, planning, pollution control, natural resources, and the interactions of human beings and nature. See more Environmental Studies. Schools or Online Environmental Studies. School Degree Programs

      • Natural Resources and Conservation

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      • Natural Resources/Conservation

        A general program that focuses on the studies and activities relating to the natural environment and its conservation, use, and improvement. Includes instruction in subjects such as climate, air, soil, water, land, fish and wildlife, and plant resources; in the basic principles of environmental science and natural resources management; and the recreational and economic uses of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. See more Natural Resources/Conservation Schools

      • Urban Forestry

        A program that prepares individuals to apply the principles of forestry and related sciences to the development, care, and maintenance of individual trees and forested areas within or close to areas of dense human habitation. Includes instruction in urban environments; effects of pollution on tree species; environmental design and landscaping; urban pest infestation; urban forest management; and applicable policies and regulations. See more Urban Forestry Schools

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Architecture See more Architecture Schools or Online Architecture School Degree Programs
      • City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning

        Students of regional planning apply the principles of planning, analysis, and architecture to the development and improvement of urban areas and surrounding regions, and learn to function as professional planners. Students of this program learn the principles of architecture; master plan development; service, communications, and transportation systems design; community and commercial development; zoning; land use planning; applied economics; policy analysis; applicable laws and regulations; and professional responsibilities and managerial duties. See more City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning Schools

      • Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)

        A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of landscape architecture and research in various aspects of the field. Includes instruction in geology and hydrology; soils, groundcovers, and horticultural elements; project and site planning; landscape design, history, and theory; environmental design; applicable law and regulations; and professional responsibilities and standards. See more Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD) Schools or Online Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD) School Degree Programs

    • English Language and Literature See more English Language and Literature Schools or Online English Language and Literature School Degree Programs
      • English Language and Literature

        A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples. See more English Language and Literature Schools or Online English Language and Literature School Degree Programs

      • Speech and Rhetorical Studies

        A program that focuses on human interpersonal communication from the scientific/behavioral and humanistic perspectives. Includes instruction in the theory and physiology of speech, the history of discourse, the structure and analysis of argument and types of public speech, the social role of speech, oral interpretation of literature, interpersonal interactions, and the relation of speech to nonverbal and other forms of message exchanges. See more Speech and Rhetorical Studies Schools

    • Film and Theater See more Film and Theater Schools or Online Film and Theater School Degree Programs
    • Foreign Languages See more Foreign Languages Schools or Online Foreign Languages School Degree Programs
      • Chinese Language and Literature

        Students in this major study the Chinese language and its associated dialects and literature, including Chinese philology, Archaic and Classical Chinese, Modern Standard Chinese (Guóyu), Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese, Wu, Min, Hunanese, Hakka, other dialects and pidgins, and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings. See more Chinese Language and Literature Schools

      • Comparative Literature

        A program that focuses on two or more literary traditions in the original languages or in translation. Includes instruction in comparative linguistics; applicable foreign languages; English/French language and literature; literary criticism; and applications to genre, period, national, and textual studies as well as literary forms such as poetry, prose, and drama. See more Comparative Literature Schools

      • French Language and Literature

        A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. See more French Language and Literature Schools

      • German Language and Literature

        A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects as used in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, neighboring European countries containing German-speaking minorities, and elsewhere. Includes instruction in German philology; Old, Middle, and High German; Plattdeutsch and other regional dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings. See more German Language and Literature Schools

      • Italian Language and Literature

        A program that focuses on the Italian language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Italian philology, Modern Italian, Italian regional dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. See more Italian Language and Literature Schools

      • Japanese Language and Literature

        A program that focuses on the Japanese language. Includes instruction in Japanese philology; Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Japanese; Japanese dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings. See more Japanese Language and Literature Schools

      • Linguistics

        A program that focuses on language, language development, and relationships among languages and language groups from a humanistic and/or scientific perspective. Includes instruction in subjects such as psycholinguistics, behavioral linguistics, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, mathematical and computational linguistics, grammatical theory and theoretical linguistics, philosophical linguistics, philology and historical linguistics, comparative linguistics, phonetics, phonemics, dialectology, semantics, functional grammar and linguistics, language typology, lexicography, morphology and syntax, orthography, stylistics, structuralism, rhetoric, and applications to artificial intelligence. See more Linguistics Schools

      • Russian Language and Literature

        A program that focuses on the Russian language. Includes instruction in Russian philology, Old Russian, Modern Russian and dialects, literature, and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings. See more Russian Language and Literature Schools

      • Spanish Language and Literature

        A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. See more Spanish Language and Literature Schools

    • History See more History Schools or Online History School Degree Programs
      • History

        A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration. See more History Schools or Online History School Degree Programs

    • Music See more Music Schools or Online Music School Degree Programs
    • Philosophy See more Philosophy Schools or Online Philosophy School Degree Programs
      • General Philosophy

        A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines. See more General Philosophy Schools or Online General Philosophy School Degree Programs

    • Religion/Religious Studies See more Religion/Religious Studies Schools or Online Religion/Religious Studies School Degree Programs
      • General Religion/Religious Studies

        A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textual studies; religious history and politics; and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior. See more General Religion/Religious Studies Schools or Online General Religion/Religious Studies School Degree Programs

    • Visual and Performing Arts See more Visual and Performing Arts Schools
    • Visual Arts See more Visual Arts Schools or Online Visual Arts School Degree Programs
      • Art History, Criticism and Conservation

        Students of Art History study of the historical development of art as a social and intellectual phenomenon. Art History programs include the analysis of works of art, and art conservation, art history research methods, connoisseurship, the preservation and conservation of works of art, and the study of specific periods, cultures, styles, and themes. See more Art History, Criticism and Conservation Schools or Online Art History, Criticism and Conservation School Degree Programs

      • Fine/Studio Arts

        A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images); theory of art; color theory; composition and perspective; anatomy; the techniques and procedures for maintaining equipment and managing a studio; and art portfolio marketing. See more Fine/Studio Arts Schools

  • Communication & Media

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    • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

      A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications. See more Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric Schools

    • Design & Visual Communications

      A program in the applied visual arts that focuses on the general principles and techniques for effectively communicating ideas and information, and packaging products, in digital and other formats to business and consumer audiences, and that may prepare individuals in any of the applied art media. See more Design & Visual Communications Schools or Online Design & Visual Communications School Degree Programs

  • Engineering

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    • Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

      Individuals in this program apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation of aircraft, space vehicles, and their systems. Students of Aerospace Engineering also learn about applied research on flight characteristics and the development of systems and procedures for the launching, guidance, and control of air and space vehicles. See more Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Schools

    • Biomedical/Medical Engineering

      Learn to apply the elegance of mathematical and scientific principles to the design and development of biological and health systems. Biomedical Engineers develop biological systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses, and health management and care delivery systems. See more Biomedical/Medical Engineering Schools or Online Biomedical/Medical Engineering School Degree Programs

    • Chemical Engineering

      Chemical Engineering applies the elegance of mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer systems, and separation processes; and the applied analysis of chemical problems such as corrosion, particle abrasion, energy loss, pollution, and fluid mechanics. See more Chemical Engineering Schools

    • Electrical, Electronics and Communi­cations Engineering

      A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification. See more Electrical, Electronics and Communi­cations Engineering Schools or Online Electrical, Electronics and Communi­cations Engineering School Degree Programs

    • General Civil Engineering

      A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; and environmental safety measures. See more General Civil Engineering Schools or Online General Civil Engineering School Degree Programs

    • General Computer Engineering

      A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware and software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis of specific problems of computer applications to various tasks. See more General Computer Engineering Schools or Online General Computer Engineering School Degree Programs

    • General Engineering

      A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. See more General Engineering Schools or Online General Engineering School Degree Programs

    • Materials Engineering

      A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and materials science principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials and related processes used in manufacturing in a wide variety of settings; the synthesis of new industrial materials, including marrying and bonding composites; analysis of materials requirements and specifications; and related problems of system design dependent on materials factors. See more Materials Engineering Schools or Online Materials Engineering School Degree Programs

    • Mechanical Engineering

      A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems. See more Mechanical Engineering Schools or Online Mechanical Engineering School Degree Programs

    • Other Engineering

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  • Family and Consumer Science Professions

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  • Health & Medical Services

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  • Interdisciplinary Studies

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    • Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies

      Students of this program study the cultures, environment, and history of the ancient Near East, Europe, and the Mediterranean basin from the perspective of the humanities and social sciences, including archeology. See more Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies Schools

    • Medieval and Renaissance Studies

      A program that focuses on the study of the Medieval and Renaissance periods in European and circum-Mediterranean history from the perspective of various disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, including history and archeology, as well as studies of period art and music. See more Medieval and Renaissance Studies Schools

    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

      Any instructional program that is derived from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field. See more Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools or Online Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies School Degree Programs

    • Nutrition Sciences

      A scientific program that focuses on the utilization of food for human growth and metabolism, in both normal and dysfunctional states, from the interdisciplinary perspective of the agricultural, human, biological, and biomedical sciences. Includes instruction in food science, biochemistry, physiology, dietetics, food and nutrition studies, biotechnology, biophysics, and the clinical sciences. See more Nutrition Sciences Schools or Online Nutrition Sciences School Degree Programs

  • Life Science

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    • Biology See more Biology Schools or Online Biology School Degree Programs
      • Biochemistry

        Study the chemistry of living systems in these four, six, or eight year programs. Students of biochemistry learn the intricacies of the chemistry of living systems and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems. This program includes instruction in bio-organic chemistry, protein chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, bioseparations, regulatory biochemistry, enzymology, hormonal chemistry, calorimetry, and research methods and equipment operation. See more Biochemistry Schools

      • Biology/Biological Sciences

        Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. See more Biology/Biological Sciences Schools or Online Biology/Biological Sciences School Degree Programs

      • Biotechnology

        Learn to develop new products through the commercial exploitation of microbes, plants, and animals. This program applies the principles of the biological sciences to produce marketable products. Biotechnology students take classes in bioinformatics, gene identification, phylogenetics and comparative genomics, bioinorganic chemistry, immunoassaying, DNA sequencing, xenotransplantation, genetic engineering, industrial microbiology, drug and biologic development, enzyme-based production processes, patent law, biotechnology management and marketing, applicable regulations, and biotechnology ethics. See more Biotechnology Schools or Online Biotechnology School Degree Programs

      • Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology

        This program studies the structure, function, and regulation of cells as individual units and as components of larger systems. Students of cellular biology study cell chemistry, cellular dynamics, cellular replication and reproduction, cell anatomy, membrane function, organelles, cell adhesion and extracellular matrices, cell dynamics and motility, meiosis and mytosis, signal transduction, regulation, recognition and defense mechanisms, the cell cycle, cell metabolism and respiration, gene expression, and studies of cell types and characteristics. See more Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology Schools

      • Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology

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      • Entomology

        A program that focuses on the scientific study of insect species and populations in respect of their life cycles, morphology, genetics, physiology, ecology, taxonomy, population dynamics, and environmental and economic impacts. Includes instruction in applicable biological and physical sciences as well as insect toxicology and the biochemical control of insect populations. See more Entomology Schools or Online Entomology School Degree Programs

      • Environmental Toxicology

        A program that focuses on the scientific study of the health effects associated with exposure to toxic chemicals and systems occurring in the natural, work, and living environments; the management of environmental toxins and toxicity; and the development of protections for humans, animals, and plants. Includes instruction in applied ecology; microbiology; toxin transport, fate, and degradation; dermal toxicology; reproductive and genetic toxicology; atmospheric and environmental chemistry; metals toxicology; environmental mutagens and biotransformation; nutrient interaction; chemical sensitivity, disorders, and disease; risk assessment; animal waste management; environmental health; and hazardous materials management. See more Environmental Toxicology Schools

      • Exercise Physiology

        A program that focuses on the scientific study of the physiological processes involved in physical or motor activity, including sensorimotor interactions, response mechanisms, and the effects of injury, disease, and disability. Includes instruction in muscular and skeletal anatomy; molecular and cellular basis of muscle contraction; fuel utilization; neurophysiology of motor mechanics; systemic physiological responses (respiration, blood flow, endocrine secretions, and others); fatigue and exhaustion; muscle and body training; physiology of specific exercises and activities; physiology of injury; and the effects of disabilities and disease. See more Exercise Physiology Schools or Online Exercise Physiology School Degree Programs

      • General Botany/Plant Biology

        A program that focuses on the scientific study of plants, related microbial organisms, and plant habitats and ecosystem relations. Includes instruction in plant anatomy and structure, phytochemistry, cytology, plant genetics, plant morphology and physiology, plant ecology, plant taxonomy and systematics, paleobotany, and applications of biophysics and molecular biology. See more General Botany/Plant Biology Schools

      • General Genetics

        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the organization, recombination, function, regulation, and transmission of heritable information in biological organisms at all levels of complexity. Includes instruction in Mendelian genetics, mechanisms of gene regulation, chromosome structure and replication, epigenetic phenomena, DNA repair and recombination, sex determination, genetic interactions between genomes, and molecular evolution. See more General Genetics Schools

      • General Zoology/Animal Biology

        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the biology of animal species and phyla, with reference to their molecular and cellular systems, anatomy, physiology, and behavior. Includes instruction in molecular and cell biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, ecology and behavior, evolutionary biology, and applications to specific species and phyla. See more General Zoology/Animal Biology Schools

      • Microbiology

        A program that focuses on the scientific study of unicellular organisms and colonies, and subcellular genetic matter and their ecological interactions with human beings and other life. Includes instruction in microbial genetics, cell biology, cell physiology, virology, pathogenic microbiology, environmental microbiology, immunology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, and laboratory methods including microscopy. See more Microbiology Schools

      • Molecular Biochemistry

        A program that focuses on the scientific relationship of physiological function to the structure and actions of macromolecules and supramolecular assemblies such as multienzyme complexes, membranes, and viruses. Includes instruction in the chemical mechanisms of regulation and catalysis, protein synthesis and other syntheses, and biomolecular chemical reactions. See more Molecular Biochemistry Schools

      • Neurobiology and Neurophysiology

        A program that focuses on the scientific study of the cellular and molecular basis of the lower and higher neural functions in animals and human beings, organ system behavior and the immune response, and the control of physiological systems. Includes instruction in computational biology, computer modeling, protein biochemistry, electrophysiology, morphological basis of behavior, neural signal transduction and reception, synaptic activity, neurotransmission, sensory perception and sensorimotor interaction, inflammation and neurodegeneration, neurological and autoimmune disease, immune response, maintenance of homeostasis, and autonomic function. See more Neurobiology and Neurophysiology Schools

  • Mathematics and Statistics

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    • Computational Mathematics

      A program that focuses on the application of mathematics to the theory, architecture, and design of computers, computational techniques, and algorithms. Includes instruction in computer theory, cybernetics, numerical analysis, algorithm development, binary structures, combinatorics, advanced statistics, and related topics. See more Computational Mathematics Schools

    • General Applied Mathematics

      A program that focuses on the application of mathematics and statistics to the solution of functional problems in fields such as engineering and the applied sciences. Includes instruction in natural phenomena modeling continuum mechanics, reaction-diffusion, wave propagation, dynamic systems, numerical analysis, controlled theory, asymptotic methods, variation, optimization theory, inverse problems, and applications to specific scientific and industrial topics. See more General Applied Mathematics Schools

    • General Mathematics

      A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations. See more General Mathematics Schools or Online General Mathematics School Degree Programs

    • Statistics

      A general program that focuses on the relationships between groups of measurements, and similarities and differences, using probability theory and techniques derived from it. Includes instruction in the principles in probability theory, binomial distribution, regression analysis, standard deviation, stochastic processes, Monte Carlo method, Bayesian statistics, non-parametric statistics, sampling theory, and statistical techniques. See more Statistics Schools or Online Statistics School Degree Programs

  • Natural Sciences

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    • Hydrology and Water Resources Science

      A program that focuses on the scientific of study of the occurrence, circulation, distribution, chemical and physical properties, and environmental interaction of surface and subsurface waters, including groundwater. Includes instruction in geophysics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, chemical physics, geomorphology, mathematical modeling, hydrologic analysis, continental water processes, global water balance, and environmental science. See more Hydrology and Water Resources Science Schools

    • Chemistry See more Chemistry Schools or Online Chemistry School Degree Programs
    • Geology See more Geology Schools
      • Geology/Earth Science

        A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, geophysical principles, and applications to research and industrial problems. See more Geology/Earth Science Schools

    • Meteorology See more Meteorology Schools
      • General Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of the atmospheric envelopes surrounding the earth, the effect of earth's atmosphere on terrestrial weather, and related problems of environment and climate. Includes instruction in atmospheric chemistry and physics, atmospheric dynamics, climatology and climate change, weather simulation, weather forecasting, climate modeling and mathematical theory; and studies of specific phenomena such as clouds, weather systems, storms, and precipitation patterns. See more General Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Schools

    • Physics See more Physics Schools or Online Physics School Degree Programs
      • General Physics

        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods. See more General Physics Schools

      • Other Physical Sciences

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      • Other Physics

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  • Social Sciences

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  • Technology

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Master’s Degree Programs

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University of California - Davis Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 77%
Part-Time 23%
Men vs. Women
Women 58%
Men 42%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 40%
Asian 37%
Other 11%
Hispanic 10%
African-American 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 96%
Out-of-State 4%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
California 96%
Colorado 0%
Oregon 0%
Hawaii 0%
Nevada 0%
Percent of Students International: 4%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 22%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Other)
Basketball (Big West Conference)
Baseball (Big West Conference)
Track (Big West Conference)

University of California - Davis Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 8,124 $ 27,144  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 0 $ 19,068  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 8,124 $ 8,676  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,572 26%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,975 40%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 5,140 57%  
Student Loans:
 $ 4,047 40%  
Any Aid:
   70%  

University of California - Davis Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 68% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 98%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 490, Math: 540
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 620, Math: 660
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 34%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 21, Verbal: 20, Math: 22
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 27, Verbal: 27, Math: 28

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 60.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on University of California - Davis

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abercrombie_ricky
abercro...

Question: UC Davis Questions. Any Students here?

Im thinking of going to UC Davis when i graduate high school (in 2008) and i was wondering if there are any current students or alumni of UC Davis here. I want to learn about their experiences (financial experiences are welcome too xP) i really want to attend this college but it is alot of money. i HAVE the determination and drive to go to college but these costs are something i need to think of now. thank you for your input =] P.S. im filling out my ACT form right now too xD
31 months ago
jellybeanchick
jelly...

Best Answer

I went there. The tuition is continuously rising, thanks to the government and to the student initiative to go for Div. I sports. It's comparable to any other UC school and a bargain compared to private or out of state schools (if you are a CA resident). You can get grants if you are low income, and can get scholarships if you apply for them. Otherwise you can use student loans to finance your education. If you don't qualify for grants but don't want the burden of loans, you can transfer from community college. You just won't get to completely experience college life, like being a freshman in the dorms. All in all, Davis is a great school and I wish you luck!
tralala
tralala

Question: are UC Davis, UC Merced, and Emory good colleges?

31 months ago
kutmastaben
kutma...

Best Answer

UC Davis is good. Ranked top 50 in the US every year. Has arguably the best vet school in the nation, a top medical school, a law school, and a good business school. UC Merced is the newest UC so it is still young. Emory is a great college. Also ranked top 50 every year.
leticia m
leticia m

Question: uc davis???

i'm going to be a freshmen there and i don't know where anything is ....does anyone know anything entertaining to do around there
32 months ago
kutmastaben
kutma...

Best Answer

Davis has very little to do, except sports and movies. It is a small college town. Just like any other college, there are the occasional parties. Davis is very close to Sacramento, the Bay Area, and Lake Tahoe so you can plan to do things without missing school. The campus life at UC Davis is not as bad as everyone says it is. I actually like it a lot. Also, pretty soon the new football stadium will be built and I can assume that that will bring a lot of entertainment to Davis.
nerdyboi
nerdyboi

Question: Does San Jose State University has a good chemistry program??

I am planning to major in Chemistry or Biology( or pre-med in general) at San Jose State University. Do SJSU (a CSU school) has a good chemistry program or biology program? I am planning to become a pharmacist. Will I have a higher acceptance rate to graduate school if I go to UC Davis instead? Has anyone here goes to SJSU and also doing pre-med and planning to transfer after 4 yrs? or anyone in the same situation? Can you give me some advices. Choosing SJSU(CSU) for a undergraduate pre-med is a good choice?? I heard that UC has more advantage due to it high budget in research program??I'm deciding between UC Davis and San Jose State.Thanks
32 months ago
angelfoodcake
angel...

Best Answer

For science Davis is a better choice because it is a research based campus, as of all UCs. SJSU and all CSUs are what they call "hands on learning" meaning you learn through doing. UCs are competitive, it really depends on yourself. If you want to be competitive, and is able to handle it all while still be in the top of your class Davis is great. but if not SJSU or CSUs are good because you will have a greater chance of doing good. Doing good academically will get you a boost into med school, they look at GPA not undergrad school.. hope that helps. =)
Jack L
Jack L

Question: Do i have a chance of getting into UC San Diego or UC Davis?

Do I have a chance of getting into Uc Davis or UCSD? right now i am a on-comming senior at San Francisco. My Sopho+Junior GPA is around 3.48 to 3.5. I finish taking all 3 lab science classes during Junior year and I took Cal AB . I joined several clubs and teams during my school years. My SAT score is around 1700 and my SATII subject test on World History is 680, i am planning to take Math lvl 2and Chinese in November(i don't know if it's too late or not). Next year i will be taking Cal BC, AP Physics, and AP Econ. Also I am currently enroll in Stats in City College of San Francisco. I will be working on my Personal statement during end of July. Please give advise, The Clubs i am in are Key Club GSS( a school wide Community Service Club, where club participate in major SF volunteer events) CSF Teams: DragonBoat Cross-Country Also i have job experience back in my 9th grade year. i was a musuem ambasssador back in 9th grade
32 months ago
Ms. Sun
Ms. Sun

Best Answer

Your priority should be raising your SAT scores. Also try the ACT plus Writing Assessment to see if you do better. You can see the profiles of admitted students to Davis and San Diego for Fall 2007 (detailed breakdown of GPA, SAT, ACT, SAT II, and other statistics) at: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/educators/counselors/resources/materials/ITU.pdf on page 38 (Davis) and page 43 (San Diego).
AZN
AZN

Question: Are my grades from a community college transferrable to a UC?

I am a sophomore. I was a student from a UC Davis, but I am currently attending a community college. Since I don't like UC Davis, I want to transfer to another UC next year. Which transcript are they going to look at? Should I transfer to another UC as a community college student or as a UC Davis student? Do I need to do volunteer work? If I want to apply to UCLA, what's the minimum GPA I need to have? Will they accept seniors as transfers? I have asked my counselors, but they could not answer my questions. Help!!!
34 months ago
Alucard
Alucard

Best Answer

It depends on the class. You are wasting your time asking here. This should be done between the UCLA rep, your community college's rep and you. Any advice you get here regarding that will be incomplete. My understanding is that UC does accept seniors as transfers, but I would believe it is in a case by case basis.
Joe j
Joe j

Question: Are my grades eligible to go UC Davis from High School?

Currently a sophomore in High School College GPA: 3.78 EGUSD GPA: 3.77 Never got less than a B in any of the classes Taking only 1 honor and 1 AP (Pre-Calculus and Calculus AP) Already did Full summer school to accelerate (Twice) For my Junior Year Summer School should I do community service or take Spanish 3 or any other class to accelerate? (NO CLUB or SPORT) Will this will enough to go to UC Davis? If not, what can I do? So if i do community service and go to summer school to accelerate, I will be eligible?
34 months ago
Alucard
Alucard

Best Answer

No, you'd most likely be rejected. UC Davis is slowly becoming one of the top Universities with a really competitive program to get into. I don't know of a single person who got into Davis without club/sport/language3. I had about the same grades (3.5) as you except I was in the Spanish club and took a lot of community college classes, and I was only accepted to UC Santa Cruz and Riverside. I went to community college for a year and got accepted as transfer to Berkeley and Davis. I chose Davis because they basically gave me free tuition and admissions during any Quarter I pleased. Edit: If you do community work (probably around 200 hours) and do some club/sport, you'll be about average. If you took some more AP courses (3 or 4), you'd definitely have a good shot. Apply into the "American Studies" major. They tend to accept more students that apply into that major because so little want to. You can change majors once inside. All it takes is 2 signatures.
liddodawgygrl
liddoda...

Question: For next year, my sister is going to go to college in UC Davis.?

Is that a good college? What subject(s) are they best in?
34 months ago
Alucard
Alucard

Best Answer

UC Davis is one of the top universities in the country. It is ranked in the top 50 by almost every ranking system available, and it is considered one of the top 20 Public Universities in the country. Even the WORLD rank has UC Davis in #42. It's education surpasses well known campuses like: University of Texas-Austin, George Washington University, Boston University, Brigham Young University, Virginia Tech and Baylor University. The Ecology program is rated 1st in the nation. The Viticulture program is rated #1. The Evolution program is rated 1st in the nation. It has the #1 Veterinary school in the country. It has a top 30 Law school and Medical school. The program in Psychology is ranked top 20 in the nation. The Sociology program is top 20 as well. The English department ranks in the top 15. The Bio Tech and Engineering programs rank in the top 20. And so on. So yes, UC Davis is one of the premiere schools in the country. They are currently expanding the campus, and they have just opened a new football stadium. The school is expected to skyrocket to the top 30 probably within 10-20 years.
Mashi
Mashi

Question: Is UC Davis or UC Irvine a better college?

Which college would you choose to attend?
34 months ago
Roth E
Roth E

Best Answer

I went to UC Davis, so i'm biased. I loved the fact that SF was nearby, i could bike anywhere from campus to my apartment. Small friendly town. Two all you can eat sushi places. I could go on and on. Academically, the science is very good but i bet the same could be said at Irvine. However, i'm not sure Irvine has a lab where you could perform live chicken surgeries. We had such a lab at Davis. Both schools are great so whatever you'd choose, you'll probably grow to love. Congrats!
nerdyboi
nerdyboi

Question: Junior college or UC Davis? or San Jose State?

I am recently a senior in high school and I feel indecisive and confuse about what school I will choose to attend next year. I got admitted to UC Davis as well as San Jose State University. However, a friend told me that rather than going to a UC I could just attend a 2 yrs junior college first then transfer to UC which save u a huge amount of money and basically the first 2 yrs is just GE. The facts that I work so hard in high school and taking all those hard classes make me feel uneasy if i just go to a JC which doesn't requires AP classes and extracurricular activities. My other option is to go to San Jose State for 4 yrs but my counsekor says that San Jose State doesn't offer a major in Pharmacist or related fields. I don't think that I'm willing to go away from home yet. Anyone in the same position or any college experts please help..Thanks oh...i live in san jose and planning to be a pharmacist v(^_^)v
34 months ago
Teresa H
Teresa H

Best Answer

I think you until May 1 to tell Davis if you have accepted their offer to attend. Tomorrow 4/30, do some research. The UC Davis website below describes the pre-requisites for getting into pharmaceutical school, and the fact that just seven schools offer the program in this state. Those schools are UCSF, UCSD, UOP, USC, WUHS, LLU and TU -- NONE of which is Davis. Students may enter the program at one of those 7 universities with or without a baccalaureate degree provided that they have completed the minimum units of course work required at an undergraduate institution before beginning the pharmacy program (However, statistics show a significantly higher percentage of acceptance for students with baccalaureate degrees). So you could get your undergraduate degree at Davis, SJ State or a JC, then transfer to one of the accredited pharmaceutical colleges. My recommendation: 1. If you think you can focus and get a good grades at Davis, then go. A high GPA from UC Davis is valued more highly than at a JC or a State University. And you will have better career contacts from that school, and better job resources. 2. If you are worried you can't get a good GPA at Davis, go to SJSU. With your smarts, you'll probably get a 4.0, and it will be weighted more heavily than if you got the same grades at a JC. 3. TALK TO YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST and ask them for advice. They know the educational pre-requisites for making it in their field; it's their job. Good luck! I'd like to see you at my local hospital someday (dispensing medicine, not as a patient).
samanthabrown
samanth...

Question: Uc Davis or UCLA?

I already got into UC davis. But I was thinking of going to a local junior college and then transfering to UCLA afterward because UCLA is better in health science. I have b's and c's in community college classes that I took during so I'm worried it would affect my GPA in junior college and my GPA would be too low to even get into UCLA. What should i DO?
35 months ago
Alucard
Alucard

Best Answer

Stay in Davis. Obviously you're a weak student if you've gotten b's and c's in community college courses. Getting into UCLA will be impossible with less than a 3.3+ honors.
TKDchikadee
TKDchik...

Question: Going to UC Davis to become a movie script writer?

I am still in highschool, however, writing has always been a strongpoint and a passion for me. I love it! I would like to take a creative writing class at UC Davis, (my college of choice...right now I have a 3.33 GPA) I want to hopefully write movie scripts...Is it impossible? I truly believe that I could do it...Is UC Davis a good school for it? Help me out! Please answer if you attend UC Davis. I heard Davis has a good writing program. I used to want to be a vet. but I found that writing was more of "my thing"
35 months ago
Anthony V
Antho...

Best Answer

Anthony Swafford of "Jarhead" fame attended UCD. I think you should look at American Studies or Film Studies (or both) as possible majors. Writing is really graduate level work but you should look to see that there are opportunties for you to build the skills you are lacking.
AvaLee18
AvaLee18

Question: Hey all, I've been accepted into 4 UC's- Irvine, Santa Barbara, San Diego, and Davis...?

I'm having a hard time deciding where I want to go. I'm really rooting for Davis because it is the only UC that offers Nutriton Science and Exercise Biology majors. I know after college I want to pursue a career in sport medicine or sports nutrition. I understand UCSD is a fantastic and very presitigious university, and I've been told its a huge honor to be accepted. However a vast majority of their majors focus on physics, engineering, math, and computer science. Not exactly my cup of tea. So if i turned down that offer and attended davis, which isnt exactly at the top, would it be a silly decison?? I'm a San Diego native so it'd be ahuge transition for me. How does Davis rank academically?? What about the campus life? I'd appreciate the oppinions!! :)
35 months ago
Linkin
Linkin

Best Answer

Err, SD is ranked higher than Davis, but it's not that huge a jump really. If you like Davis a lot better and has the majors you want that SD doesn't, go there. SD is ranked higher, but it's more of an incremental increase. Berkeley and UCLA trump SD by the same amount that SD trumps Davis so it's not like SD is the best thing since sliced bread. Davis will be a HUGE transition for you. In my opinion, nowhere in the entire US (including Hawaii and Puerto Rico) have as nice weather as San Diego. Davis is this little cow town that gets 110+ in the summer and below 30 in the winter. You can have fun at both places though. Since you're from SD, you'll do a lot better than others cuz you have friends and stuff outside of school. Frankly, I found UC San Diego far more boring than Davis, despite UCSD being in a much better city.
rogeliogreen
rogelio...

Question: Which College would you choose Cal Poly or UC Davis? Why?

36 months ago
lots_of_laughs
lots_...

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What major are you looking at? That would help in my answer. I don't know what was meant by the previous poster's comment about 50% Asian. Cal Poly has a very active Chinese Student Association (CSA) Club that is open to everyone. In the long run, does it really matter? Just goes to show that you don't need to be a genius to go to UC Davis. To be honest, both are good schools. Depends on your academic goals (Ph.D. go to Davis, BS or MS go to Cal Poly), major and what you want off-campus. Both are originally Ag schools.
Mary
Mary

Question: Any UC Davis Alumni out there?

I'm a sophomore and will be graduating in 2009. I plan to attend UC Davis, but I'm trying to find out exactly what I need to do in order to be accepted. I have a 4.0 GPA, and I will be taking 1-3 AP courses next year. I'm on the track team, and I'm also involved in clubs and other extracurricular activites. I know that UC Davis is a difficult school to get into, so I was wondering if anyone can suggest anything else I can do. I've spoken to my counselor, but he didn't seem motivated. I really have my heart set on UC Davis. Thanks ahead of time!!
37 months ago
Linkin
Linkin

Best Answer

I've personally never encountered a counselor that was good. The ones with the enthusiasm didn't have the knowledge. Some obviously didn't have any knowledge (my college counselor I was required to talk to). Some didn't have any motivation so I never found out if they knew anything or not. UC's are all really the same. They're not too different than any other college, other than the minimum requirements. UC Davis is one of the schools I've attended, but being alumni doesn't help that much. Like all competitive schools, it's not rocket science. They tell you what they want on their website. Your GPA is good. Keep taking as many APs as you feel comfortable in. The more the better if you don't kill yourself. The reason is, even if you get a B in the AP class, it's still weighted as an A so your GPA will be ok. Plus, you may get college credit letting you graduate faster (or take less classes and take it easier without losing any time). The key is your SAT score. With your GPA, you just need their average SAT score. The higher you score there, the less you need to worry about. Extra currics are important, but you've done the minimum you need. This isn't Stanford where you need to stand out. Doing some clubs and being on a sports team is good enough to show you're not some hermit. Stay active, but you can pretty much just stay the course for Davis.
banana007
banana007

Question: can I still get into a good college like UC Davis, UCSD AND UCB if I drop my APcalculus class ??

I need to know... I dont understand calculus and I'm thinking of dropping it for spring semester.. I got a C- for the fall semester and I really dont know what i should do
38 months ago
Linkin
Linkin

Best Answer

Sure. They look at your overall GPA. I've done bad in a subject and stopped taking it. They still accepted me because my overall GPA was past their cutoff mark as was my SAT score. Why take a class you know you'll do bad in? I didn't even take calculus in college. They had other math courses I took to fulfill the math requirement. That C- is gonna hurt enough when applying to UCSD and Berkeley. Davis isn't quite in their league, no matter how much I'd like to say so.
just fine
just fine

Question: college????

im looking at different colleges i want to go to and so far its eiher uc davis or cambridge. can anyone tell me anything about either of those schools, or suggest others and tell me why you suggested it.
38 months ago
kentata
kentata

Best Answer

UC Davis, once mostly an agricultural college, now has a superior reputation in many fields ... including medicine.
xo_preciouscharm
xo_prec...

Question: Anyone at UC Davis?

Waiting for admission decision and this is the school where I really want to go. I already visited the campus and loved it.. any pros and cons about the schooL?
38 months ago
Linkin
Linkin

Best Answer

Cons: Boring! Seriously boring. (Can be a good thing I'll explain later). Cops are anal and overabundant. The smell. Cows are on campus and depending on which way the wind blows... whew! Weather. 110+ in summer, 30 degrees in winter (with no snow to play with, just nasty wind and rain). 2 nice weeks each in Fall and Spring. Pros: Isolated. Students interact more, forces you to do outdoor stuff more out of sheer boredom (so lots of choices and activities). More community spirit. Away from the Bay Area (and the families of most students), but not too far away as to make trips back hard. Don't need a car (saves money). As such, if you have one, parking isn't as bad as at other UC campuses. One of the more safer campuses.
talk3
talk3

Question: Do the UC's like UC Davis look at your weighted GPA for college admissions?

44 months ago
Will the Thrill
Will ...

Best Answer

I go to UCD, and the way I understand it, they look at both a weighted and unweighted GPA. They have to do this because some high schools (like mine) do not weight GPAs while some do. Don't forget that UCs also care deeply about what extra cirriculars you have and also the qualities of the essay(s) you write.
crazymrhobo123
crazymr...

Question: should I go to UC Davis or Cal Poly? How are the campuses, prestige, and girls compare?

I'm gonna go to med school after college, but for now I'm wondering how UC Davis and Cal Poly San Luis Obisepo compare.
47 months ago
gilfinn
gilfinn

Best Answer

UCDavis, for sure. The problem with Cal Poly is that it's mainly a prestige school, much like UCBeezerkly (misspelling intentional). If you aren't into brown nosing and kissing butt, or have some notoriety, getting into CPoly can be difficult. Davis, on the other hand has a nice atmosphere, close to a lot of things, and the girls...

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