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
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
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
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ACT midpoint
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
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
Race & ethnicity
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
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Dacoslett at English Wikipedia · Public domain. Additional images are representative.
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