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Davidson College

Davidson, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

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About Davidson College

Davidson College is a private liberal arts college in Davidson, North Carolina, United States. It was established in 1837 by the Concord Presbytery and named after Revolutionary War general William Lee Davidson, who was killed at the nearby Battle of Cowan's Ford. Davidson is a four-year undergraduate institution and enrolls 1,973 students from 50 states and territories, Washington, D.C., and 46 countries. Of those students, 95 percent live on campus, 71 percent study abroad, and about 25 percent participate in 21 NCAA Division I sports. The college's athletic teams, the Wildcats, compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference for all sports except football and wrestling, which compete in the Pioneer Football League and Southern Conference respectively. Davidson's 665-acre (269 ha) main campus is located in a suburban community 19 miles (30 km) north of downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. The college also operates a 110-acre (44.5 ha) lake campus on the shores of nearby Lake Norman. The college offers 37 majors and 39 minors in liberal arts disciplines as well as other interdisciplinary academic programs. Academic life at Davidson is governed by an honor code that allows students to take se

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13%

Acceptance

$17,379

Net price

1,867

Enrollment

91%

Grad rate

Report Card

A+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

A+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

A+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

13%

Acceptance rate

1,469

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading695750
SAT Math705780
ACT Composite3134

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$17,379

Average net price

$64,410

In-state tuition

$64,410

Out-of-state tuition

$17,100

Room & board

$825

Books & supplies

$79,475

Total cost of attendance

18%

Students receiving Pell grants

9%

Students with federal loans

$18,688

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$9,497
$30–48K
$5,354
$48–75K
$6,759
$75–110K
$18,616
$110K+
$42,346

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$81,400

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$62,866

Median earnings (6 yrs)

91%

Graduation rate

95%

Retention rate

91%

Earn more than a HS grad

$22,692

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,867

Total enrollment

0%

Part-time

19

Avg. age at entry

16%

First-generation

Gender balance

53% women
47% men

Race & ethnicity

White
60%
Hispanic
11%
Black
7%
Asian
5%
Two or more races
4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Davidson College FAQ

Is Davidson College a public or private school?

Davidson College is a private nonprofit institution located in Davidson, NC.

What is the acceptance rate at Davidson College?

Davidson College has an acceptance rate of 13%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Davidson College cost?

The average annual net price at Davidson College is $17,379 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $64,410.

What is the graduation rate at Davidson College?

About 91% of students at Davidson College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Davidson College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Davidson College students earn a median of $81,400 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Davidson College?

Admitted students at Davidson College have an average SAT score of 1,469. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend Davidson College?

Davidson College enrolls about 1,867 students.

Campus

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