Admissions
First-year admission statistics
All ranges reflect the middle 50% of students admitted as of Aug. 1, 2025.
You’re more than your GPA
Students sometimes wonder: Do I need that high a GPA to get into 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Davis? Or, if I meet or exceed the GPA shown, is that a guarantee that I’ll be admitted? In both cases, not necessarily. 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Davis considers 13 holistic review factors to review your achievements and personal qualities in light of the opportunities available to you and your demonstrated capacity to contribute to the intellectual life at the University of California, Davis.
Transfer admission statistics
Transfer GPA details
You must earn at least a 2.40 GPA in your 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ-transferable classes to meet 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ requirements; California non-residents must earn at least a 2.80 GPA. However, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Davis requires a minimum 2.80 GPA for admission. Also, many of our popular programs require a higher GPA. Aim for your highest GPA to stay competitive.