School Stats at a Glance
UC Davis School of Medicine continues to be a national leader in training the next generation of physician leaders and trailblazing new research discoveries.
$332.8 Million
External research funding for fiscal year 2024-25
Ranked 33rd in NIH funding
Among the nation’s leading medical schools for National Institutes of Health funding, as ranked by Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research
77% Disadvantaged
The percent of Class of 2029 students with economically disadvantaged backgrounds
Philanthropy Impact
In fiscal year 2024-25, we provided more than $973,000 in scholarships, helping 176 students
47% First Gen
The percent of students in the Class of 2029 that are the first in their families to graduate from college
99.5% Match Rate
The residency match rate for graduating medical students over the past 20 years
Over 50% in Primary Care
Of the Class of 2025, more than half are pursuing primary care careers, well above the national average
82% Staying in CA
Of the 2025 graduating class, the vast majority matched into residency programs in California
3,566 Faculty and Staff
Total number of faculty and staff, of which 1,253 are full-time faculty
900 Residents and Fellows
Total number of full-time residents and fellows in our clinical training programs
648 Students
Total number of medical students and public health sciences master's and doctoral students
Awards and Recognition
Ranked in Tier 1, or top, category for primary care
U.S. News & World Report ranked the UC Davis School of Medicine in Tier 1 (top tier) for primary care training.
Ranked highly for medical research
U.S. News & World Report ranked the UC Davis School of Medicine in Tier 2 for research.
Most graduates in primary care
U.S. News & World Report ranked UC Davis School of Medicine No. 16 in the country for most graduates practicing in primary care.