UC Davis is a premier public research university in California's Central Valley, recognized as the nation's top school for veterinary medicine and agricultural sciences. Its bike-friendly campus in the college town of Davis fosters a collaborative academic environment with particular strengths in biological sciences, environmental studies, and food science.
Mascot: Aggie
Notable Alumni
Tracy Caldwell Dyson (NASA astronaut)•London Breed (mayor of San Francisco)•Adam Duritz (lead singer, Counting Crows)
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Safety
UC Davis Police are fully accredited and patrol 24/7, with a $20 million investment in outdoor lights, cameras, call boxes, and building security. Safe Rides service available after hours.
Davis is a quiet college town with violent crime rates 60% below the national average. However, bicycle theft is extremely common due to the bike-heavy student environment.
Based on Clery Act data, student surveys, and local crime statistics.
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