Overview
Founded in 1981, the UC Davis Graduate School of Management emerged as the business school for the University of California, Davis, one of the ten campuses of the University of California system. It has built a reputation for rigorous, analytically grounded management education with particular strength in sustainable business practices, wine and agricultural business, and technology management, benefiting from its proximity to Sacramento and the Bay Area's innovation ecosystem. The school is AACSB-accredited and consistently ranked among the nation's top public business schools.
At a Glance
| Type | Public |
| Location | Davis, California |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Total students | 1,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 45% |
| Graduation rate | 92% |
| Average starting salary | $110,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $47,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $59,000 |
| Room & board | $18,000 |
| Average financial aid | $25,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 65% |
Admissions
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.40 |
| Regular deadline | April 15 |
Top Programs
- Full-Time MBA
- Part-Time MBA
- Executive MBA
- MS in Business Analytics
- Wine Business Management
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.