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University Of California - Davis



University of California, Davis Davis, CA 95616
The University of california, Davis is known as one of the last "small-town universities." Many students believe that what's best about the University of California, Davis is that it offers the advantages of a small liberal arts college while providing the opportunities and world-class facilities that come with being one of the nation's top public research universities. At the University of California, Davis, students experience a broad general education combined with specialization in a scholarly discipline, as well as opportunities for personal development through programs for academic enrichment, extracurricular activities, and area outreach. A challenging scholastic environment, accessible and supportive faculty, thriving arts, and an abundance of student activities and services are all factors that set the University of California, Davis apart from other California colleges. The atmosphere of the diverse campus -- set in the heart of the Central Valley, close to Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area -- is comfortable, friendly, and inclusive. The University of California, Davis cherishes its close relationships within the Davis community, a small city that is geared toward making life convenient for students.

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The University of California, Davis is a leader in interdisciplinary study, and its four colleges, five professional schools, more than 100 academic majors, and 86 graduate programs make it the most comprehensive of all the University of California campuses. Student enrollment at the University of California, Davis is close to 30,000. The University of California, Davis Extension, the second largest lifelong-education program in California, provides education and training for more than 73,000 students annually, many of them working professionals. More than 5,800 University of California, Davis students complete internships with local businesses and government agencies each year, many on a volunteer basis. The University of California, Davis has one of the largest athletics programs in the country, and it's on the rise, now competing in the Big West Conference of NCAA Division I. More than 700 student-athletes participate in 26 varsity sports. The school also offers 30 student club sports and 36 intramural sports. Each year, more than 4,100 University of California, Davis students enroll in service-learning courses that place them in volunteer roles throughout the community. The University of California, Davis awards more bachelor's and doctoral degrees in the biological sciences, not only among California colleges, but among all institutions nationwide.

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