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University of California, Davis Women's Water Polo

University of California, Davis (UC Davis) · Davis, California · Public university

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Recognized
NCAA IBig Sky Conference
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Acceptance rate42%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate86%finish within six years
Undergraduates40,065Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty22 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

University of California, Davis Women's Water Polo coaches

Coaches at University of California, Davis who recruit Women's Water Polo, head coach first.

Kandace WaldthalerDirector of Women's Water Polo
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Dakotah SturlaAssistant Coach
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Katherine ShroyerAssistant Coach
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Athletics

The program

Where University of California, Davis competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Big Sky Conference
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
ucdavisaggies.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, GeneralAfrican-American/Black StudiesAgricultural Business and Management, OtherAgricultural Teacher EducationAgroecology and Sustainable AgricultureAmerican Indian/Native American StudiesAmerican/United States Studies/Civilization
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
22 : 1
Graduation rate
86% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

In-state tuitionFor California residents$12,260
Out-of-state tuition$44,148
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$17,270
Campus

Where it is

University of California, Davis in Davis.

Location
Davis, California
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Pacific
Website
ucdavis.edu
Overview

About University of California, Davis Women's Water Polo

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Kandace Waldthaler, the Director of Women's Water Polo, leads the University of California, Davis Women's Water Polo staff of 3 coaches, verified June 2026. University of California, Davis (UC Davis) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Water Polo as a member of the Big Sky Conference. University of California, Davis is a large public school in Davis, California with 40,065 undergraduates, a 42% acceptance rate and an average net price of $17,270 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by University of California, Davis Women's Water Polo

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Kandace Waldthaler, the Director of Women's Water Polo and Dakotah Sturla, the Assistant Coach. University of California, Davis has 3 coaches for Women's Water Polo, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, club team and stats like goals and steals in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude full-game footage and a highlight video, with the link near the top so Kandace can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the University of California, Davis staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Questions

University of California, Davis Women's Water Polo FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is University of California, Davis D1?

Yes. University of California, Davis competes in NCAA Division I Women's Water Polo, in the Big Sky Conference.

Is University of California, Davis public or private?

University of California, Davis is a public school in Davis, California.

What conference is University of California, Davis Women's Water Polo in?

The Big Sky Conference.

Does University of California, Davis offer athletic scholarships for Women's Water Polo?

University of California, Davis competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does University of California, Davis Women's Water Polo have?

3 coaches, led by Kandace Waldthaler, the Director of Women's Water Polo.

How much does University of California, Davis cost?

In-state tuition is $12,260 and out-of-state tuition is $44,148 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,270.

What is the University of California, Davis acceptance rate?

42% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the University of California, Davis Women's Water Polo coaches?

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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026