Hey everyone! I'm considering applying to UC Davis, and I want to get a feel for the type of environment I'll be in. Can anyone share the racial demographics at UC Davis? Thanks in advance!
Sure, happy to help! In recent years, the undergraduate racial and ethnic breakdown at UC Davis has been about as follows:
- Asian: 33.7%
- White: 25.4%
- Hispanic/Latino: 23.3%
- International: 8.1%
- Two or more races: 6.2%
- Black/African American: 3.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native: 0.2%
- Race/ethnicity unknown: 1.7%
Please note that these percentages can change from year to year. Overall, though, UC Davis prides itself on having a diverse student body and an inclusive campus environment. You can learn more about the diverse communities, programs, and resources on the UC Davis website.
If you end up applying to UC Davis and want tips on how to maximize your chances of acceptance, check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which breaks down how to tackle their application essays: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-university-of-california-essays/. The essays are a great opportunity to showcase what you'd add to UC Davis' already-vibrant campus community.
Good luck with your college search and application process!
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