by our College Data Analytics TeamMost students won’t pay the advertised price of a school. Instead, they will be provided with a financial aid plan that includes a mix of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. But some kinds of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will get more than others.
Interested in understanding the financial aid resources available at UC Davis and your eligibility? Find the answers you seek below.
University of California - Davis average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $18,356.00. Financial aid is provided to about 74% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of grants and scholarships.
Financial aid helps decrease the expense, or the “sticker” price of the school. But keep in mind that the only real discounts off the cost of college are in the form of grants and scholarships.
We feel that loan debt ought to be regarded as a consequence instead of true financial aid. Learn more on student loan debt at University of California - Davis.
In addition to scholarships, 35% of first-year students (2075 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $5,016.00 per person.
These grants and scholarships are made up of mainly federal grants, plus some state and local awards.
35% of first years at University of California - Davis (2075 total) were awarded a federal grant, averaging $5,016.00.
The table below shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 14.86% | $25,526.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 9.07% | $23,934.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 8.73% | $21,339.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 5.48% | $16,804.00 |
| Income 110k + | 5.46% | $5,175.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are obtaining Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
Of the 5896 undergraduate students at University of California - Davis around 74% (3894 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $18,356.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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