UC Davis

UC Davis SAT and ACT Requirements

UC Davis is test-blind and does not consider SAT or ACT scores for the 2026-27 cycle. It does not report a score range for enrolled students.

2026-27 policy

Test-Blind

SAT middle 50%

Not reported

ACT middle 50%

Not reported

Acceptance rate

42%

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Frequently asked questions

Does UC Davis require the SAT or ACT?

UC Davis is test-blind and does not consider SAT or ACT scores for the 2026-27 cycle. The University of California is test-blind at all nine campuses: SAT/ACT scores are not considered for admissions or scholarships, systemwide, including for the 2026-27 cycle.

Score ranges: College Scorecard API — U.S. Department of Education (api.data.gov) and Editorial overrides layer (overrides.json) — Common Data Set & institutional sources. They describe students who enrolled, not everyone admitted. Test policy: UC Davis admissions, verified for 2026-27.