Hey! It's my junior year and I'm scoping out colleges. UC Davis is one of my top picks but I'm unsure about how competitive it is. Anyone have any recent stats or info on their acceptance rates? Any input is appreciated!
As of the 2024-2025 application cycle, UC Davis had an acceptance rate of around 38%. This means out of all the students who applied, about 38% were admitted. Just remember, this is just a single statistic. UC Davis conducts a holistic review of applications, which means they consider several factors such as GPA, course difficulty, extracurricular involvement, personal essays, and unique circumstances.
A competitive UC Davis applicant will typically have a GPA of 3.82-4.00 (for California residents) or 3.85-4.18 (for out-of-state applicants). UC Davis doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process, so the focus should be on maintaining a strong GPA and pursuing rigorous coursework.
Just remember that these figures are averages, and there's room at the university for students above and below these thresholds. Strong essays and a robust involvement in extracurricular activities can balance a slightly lower GPA, for example. Good luck with your college search!
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