Report Card: Top Reasons to Come to UC Davis

Quality education, high academic standards, good schools	29%
Community atmosphere, good environment	27%
High-ranking reputation, highly regarded, top-notch school	18%
Good location, close to home, close to Bay Area	17%
Quality faculty, excellent faculty/staff	14%
Variety of programs, academic choices	13%
Small town, rural; small-town feeling	11%
Affordable education	8%

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