Campus Report Card

Photo: teacher and students outdoors The campus’s first comprehensive survey research project in 15 years shows UC Davis has earned high marks all around from its most important constituencies — students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and the public. The study provides important information about perceptions and expectations and will help inform campus decision-making.

"The campus is seen by every audience as a university on its way up, a dynamic institution on the rise."

— Geoff Garin of Peter G. Hart Research Associates
of Washington, D.C.

Poll: Davis is dynamic campus on its way up (Dateline 7.2.04)

Survey conclusions

UC Davis Stakeholders report (pdf document)

Selected findings from the survey

• Public's view of UC Davis' best qualities	• Students happy at UC Davis
• Parents' top reasons for recommending UC Davis	• Faculty very satisfied with experience
• Most staff would recommend UC Davis to others	• Areas of alumni satisfaction

UC Davis Economic Impact Report

UC Davis' reputation

Seen as "dynamic institution on the rise" by faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni and general public
Seen by public as most important institution in the Sacramento region
89% of regional public report positive feelings for UC Davis
92% of Davis residents report positive feelings for UC Davis
91% of undergrads say they're satisfied
88% of graduate students say they're satisfied
97% of parents say they're satisfied with child's decision to attend UC Davis
94% of alumni say they're satisfied with their UC Davis experience
79% of faculty say they're personally, professionally satisfied
72% of staff report job satisfaction

Last updated Sept. 17, 2004

Questions or comments? Contact Susanne Rockwell, UC Davis News Service, (530) 752-2542