University of California - Davis SAT & ACT Scores
There is no SAT median or ACT range for UC Davis, because the university does not use either test to decide admission. Fall 2027 applicants do not need the SAT or ACT, and scores they send are not considered. UC Davis admitted 44.3% of first-year applicants for the fall 2025 entering class, or 45,674 of 102,988.
Scores don't count at University of California - Davis
Admission decisions here rest on your grades, courses, essays and activities. A chances estimate weighs exactly those.
Is University of California - Davis test-optional?
The rule for students applying now, for fall 2027 entry.
UC Davis does not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission decisions or scholarships; reported scores can only help meet minimum eligibility or course placement after enrollment.
Checked October 29, 2026 on University of California - Davis's admissions site . Policies can change each cycle.
Policy timeline
- Fall 2021 entryTest-blind policy begins
- Fall 2027 applicantsTest-blind
UC Davis follows the University of California's test-free policy, which took effect for applicants entering in fall 2021. Its admissions page says it no longer considers SAT or ACT scores for admission decisions or scholarship awards. You may still self-report scores, but only after you submit the application without them; if you do, UC Davis asks for the official score report once you receive an offer. Reported scores can help meet minimum eligibility requirements or guide course placement after you enroll, but they do not affect the admission decision.
University of California - Davis SAT scores
University of California - Davis doesn't use the SAT in admissions, so it publishes no admitted-student range.
Because UC Davis does not consider SAT scores, the SAT section of its 2025–26 Common Data Set is blank. No median, middle-half range or submission rate is published for admitted or enrolled students.
For applicants, that means an SAT score is neither a boost nor a barrier at UC Davis. If you are taking the SAT for other colleges, you can still report it after you apply, and it may be used for course placement once you enroll.
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University of California - Davis ACT scores
The ACT isn't considered either.
The ACT is treated the same way. UC Davis does not use ACT scores in admission decisions or scholarship awards, so there is no ACT range for its students.
If UC campuses are the only schools on your list, you do not need an ACT score for admission. If other colleges want one, prepare for those schools on their own terms; your ACT result will not change your UC Davis decision.
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University of California - Davis acceptance rate
Moderately competitive: 44.3% of first-year applicants were admitted (fall 2025 entering class).
Each dot is 1 in 100 applicants.
- First-year applicants102,988
- Admitted45,674
- Acceptance rate44.3%
- Testing for fall 2027Test-blind
Early application plans: No Early Decision or Early Action; first-year applicants apply through the UC Application.
Fall 2025 entering class. Source: University of California - Davis 2025–26 Common Data Set.
UC Davis does not offer Early Decision or Early Action. First-year applicants apply through the UC Application.
What to aim for
There is no SAT or ACT target to hit for UC Davis. With 44.3% of applicants admitted for the fall 2025 entering class, the decision rests on the parts of the application UC Davis does review.
Spend your effort on your high school coursework, your grades and your UC application, including the personal insight questions. If you take the SAT or ACT for other colleges, treat UC Davis as a separate track: your score may matter for placement after you enroll, but not for getting in.
How University of California - Davis compares
Schools with a similar acceptance rate.
| School | Admit rate | Median SAT | SAT middle 50% | ACT middle 50% | Testing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington | 41.7% | 1440 | 1320–1502 | 30–34 | Test-optional |
| Clemson University | 42.4% | — | 1250–1400 | 28–32 | Test-optional |
| University of Central Florida | 42.8% | 1280 | 1220–1350 | 25–30 | Required |
| Purdue University | 43.4% | 1360 | 1220–1470 | 28–34 | Required |
| University of California - Davis | 44.3% | — | — | — | Test-blind |
| University of Maryland - College Park | 45% | 1470 | 1410–1520 | 32–35 | Test-optional |
Frequently asked questions
Is University of California - Davis test-optional?
For students applying for fall 2027 entry: UC Davis does not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission decisions or scholarships; reported scores can only help meet minimum eligibility or course placement after enrollment.
What SAT score do you need for University of California - Davis?
None. University of California - Davis does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions, so there is no score to aim for and no admitted-student SAT range is published.
What is University of California - Davis's acceptance rate?
University of California - Davis admitted 44.3% of first-year applicants for the fall 2025 entering class (45,674 of 102,988), which makes it moderately competitive.
What are your chances at University of California - Davis?
Scores are one part. Add your GPA, courses, activities and recommendations for a free reach, target or likely estimate.