University of California-Davis: cost & net price by income
Davis, California
The average net price at University of California-Davis is about $15,288 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $10,006 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $30,357. Published in-state tuition is $15,247. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$10,006/yr
- $30k–$48k$11,598/yr
- $48k–$75k$14,193/yr
- $75k–$110k$18,728/yr
- $110k+$30,357/yr
University of California-Davis cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $15,288
- In-state tuition
- $15,247
- Out-of-state tuition
- $46,024
- Students receiving aid
- 31%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does University of California-Davis actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at University of California-Davis is about $15,288 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does University of California-Davis cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at University of California-Davis is about $10,006 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at University of California-Davis?
- At University of California-Davis, published in-state tuition is $15,247 and out-of-state tuition is $46,024 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is University of California-Davis worth the cost?
- FindU gives University of California-Davis a value grade of A — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)