What division is UC Davis?

UC Davis competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the Big Sky.

What GPA do you need for UC Davis?

The average GPA at UC Davis is 3.7. This is a highly selective academic program.

UC Davis has an enrollment of approximately 32,253 students in a suburban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at UC Davis?

UC Davis has an acceptance rate of 42%.

How do I get recruited to play at UC Davis?

To get recruited at UC Davis, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against UC Davis's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

UC Davis

Davis, CAFCSBig Sky

HSIVisit athletics site

NCAA Division I FCS

Division

32,253

Enrollment

3.7

Avg GPA

42%

Acceptance

86%

Graduation

93%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.7+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

UC Davis is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the Big Sky, located in Davis, CA. We map basketball and track & field at UC Davis, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HSI designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.7

Graduation

86%

Acceptance

42%

Student:Faculty

22:1

Retention

93%

Campus & Location

Setting

Suburban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$58,461

Coaching Staff371 coaches across basketball and track & field

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About UC Davis Athletics

UC Davis is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Davis, CA, competing in the Big Sky. With an enrollment of 32,253 students, UC Davis offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map basketball and track & field at UC Davis with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at UC Davis is 3.7. The school maintains a 86% graduation rate.

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