University of California UC Davis By: Cinthia Valencia, Giovanni Velasco.

University of California University of California UC DavisUC Davis

By: Cinthia Valencia , Giovanni Velasco

Demographics• Student population-20,796

(20,796 urban / N/A rural)• Campus acreage: 5,300 • Pop. — African

American722 • Pop. — Asian391 • Pop. — Pacific Islander7• Pop. — American Indian

/ Alaskan Native103 • Pop. — White

(Hispanic)19,638 • Pop. — Other274

Location, Social Economic• Davis is located approximately

12 miles from Sacramento and within 90 minutes of San Francisco and the Bay Area. 

• UC Davis offers the best of both worlds: the resources of a world renowned university and the safety and quaintness of a college town. Additionally, the convenience and excitement of our neighboring large metropolitan areas provides for ease transportation and premiere entertainment and cultural opportunities.

Campus housing• Student Housing provides a

home to over 5,000 UC Davis undergraduate and graduate students

• On-campus housing costs $26,428

• Off-campus housing costs $23,103

• Commute costs $20,079

mascot• Gunrock is the official mascot of the

University of California, Davis. He is named after Gun Rock, who was born in 1914 .

• Was the offspring of English Triple Crown winner Rock Sand and race mare Gunfire.

• Lift up your voices,Now's the time to sing.This is the dayThe victory bell will ring, Loyal Aggie, all for oneNever stopping 'til we've won,Because the Mustang will showOur team the way to fight,Charging the enemyWith all his might,Let's go, Let's win, Today's the dayThe Aggie will Fight, Fight, Fight

Degrees Offered• For bachelors degree• Biology 20% its known

for information that other schools aren't known for

• Social science 19%• Psychology 10%• Agriculture 8%• Engineering 8%• Visual and performing

arts 5%

Terms

• UC Davis runs on the quarter system

• The quarter system at a major university is very challenging compared to a 15 or 18 week semester system. Because each quarter is comprised of just ten weeks, you must have strong time management and study skills to complete your assignments and study for exams.

Athletic program

Level of difficulty to get accepted

• Percent of applicants accepted :53%

• A-G requirements

Common student profile

• In state students 97% • Out of state 3%• Women 58% • Men 42%• White 34%• Black 3%• Hispanics 15%• Other 47%

Campus life

Average costs

• Tuition and Fees $32,033

• Room & Board (on campus)$12,361

Art Program• The UC Davis ART Program opened in March 1990 after a

new University Surgery Center and state-of-the-art IVF laboratory was constructed in Sacramento.

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