University of California-Davis Acceptance Rate
Davis, California · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 94,637
- Admitted
- 39,400
- Yield
- 16.7%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of California-Davis's acceptance rate has risen from 40.4% in 2014–15 to 41.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 60,543 to 94,637 (+56%) over that period.
Its 41.6% rate makes University of California-Davis more selective than about 89% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 70%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (46.3% for women vs 36.4% for men, a 9.9-point gap). University of California-Davis has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 16.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 60,543 | 24,440 | 40.4% | 5,377 |
| 2015–16 | 64,602 | 24,518 | 38% | 5,369 |
| 2016–17 | 68,553 | 28,981 | 42.3% | 5,762 |
| 2017–18 | 70,952 | 30,762 | 43.4% | 5,868 |
| 2018–19 | 78,022 | 32,046 | 41.1% | 6,393 |
| 2019–20 | 78,093 | 30,358 | 38.9% | 5,957 |
| 2020–21 | 76,897 | 35,645 | 46.4% | 6,144 |
| 2021–22 | 87,120 | 42,475 | 48.8% | 7,482 |
| 2022–23 | 94,747 | 35,377 | 37.3% | 6,399 |
| 2023–24 | 94,637 | 39,400 | 41.6% | 6,578 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 50,140 | 23,216 | 46.3% |
| Men | 44,497 | 16,184 | 36.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of California compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of California-Davis's acceptance rate?
University of California-Davis's acceptance rate is 41.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (39,400 admitted of 94,637 applicants).
Is University of California-Davis test optional?
University of California-Davis is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of California-Davis?
University of California-Davis received 94,637 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 39,400.
Is University of California-Davis getting harder to get into?
University of California-Davis has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 40.4% in 2014–15 to 41.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: ucdavis.edu/.