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Paying for UC Davis

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what UC Davis actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at UC Davis for families earning under $80,000 a year. Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan covers tuition for CA residents with family income under $80k; most families under $100k receive enough grants to cover tuition.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run UC Davis's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$6,200/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$9,800/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$17,500/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$26,000/yr after aid
$110k+$32,500/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$38,218
In-state tuition$14,495
Out-of-state tuition$44,066
Room & board$21,862
Average net price$16,500
Students on aid60%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsLimited aid for international students, mostly merit

UC Davis cost & aid FAQ

How much does UC Davis cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $16,500 per year at UC Davis after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $38,218. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does UC Davis cost by family income?

At UC Davis, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $6,200 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $32,500 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does UC Davis offer free tuition?

Yes. UC Davis waives tuition for families earning under $80,000 a year. That covers tuition itself; room, board and fees may still apply, so the total cost can be above zero.

Does UC Davis give financial aid to international students?

Limited aid for international students, mostly merit. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with UC Davis's financial aid office.

Does UC Davis meet full financial need?

Does not meet full need for everyone. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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