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FEATURED COLLEGE
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA · West Coast
STEM powerhouse
Top-ranked in agriculture and biological sciences, with a veterinary program ranked first in the nation, on a safe and friendly campus.
National rank
#33
Acceptance rate
41.9%
SAT middle range
1250 – 1470
TOEFL minimum
80+
Tuition (yr)
$46,043
Undergraduates
31,700
International students
12%
Type
Public
Application requirements (2026-27 cycle)
Test-BlindEarly round
No early round
Regular Decision (RD)
11/30
Supplemental essays
UC PIQs: choose 4 of 8 prompts, 350 words each
⚠ The UC system does not consider SAT/ACT at all
ⓘ Applies via the UC application system, not Common App
Deadlines reflect recent typical dates and can shift slightly each year — always confirm on the school's official site before submitting.
Strong majors
BiologyAgricultural SciencePre-Veterinary MedicineEconomicsEngineering