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Davidson College

Davidson College is a small, private institution located in Davidson, nc. Founded in 1837, Davidson College offers undergraduate degrees in 59 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 1,922 undergraduates
cost $57,090 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Davidson College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 17.0%
SAT score average 1435
ACT score average 32
Average high school GPA 3.86
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Davidson College is known for one of its top majors: Economics. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Computer Science and Information Technology
Languages and Literature
Other

Popular majors

Economics
Political Science and Government
Biology, General
Psychology, General
History
Computer Science
English Language and Literature, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $57,090
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,750
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,775
Cost of attendance* $75,615
Average financial aid package $61,340
Estimated cost $14,275 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $57,090
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,750
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,775
Cost of attendance* $75,615
Average financial aid package $61,340
Estimated cost $14,275 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Davidson College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,922, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

1,904

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
61%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
11%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Davidson College, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 405 N. Main Street, Davidson, NC 28035
phone 704-894-2000
address https://davidson.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Davidson College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Davidson College?

Davidson College is located in Davidson, nc.

What is the acceptance rate at Davidson College? 

The acceptance rate for Davidson College is 17%.

What’s the average GPA for Davidson College?

The average high school GPA for Davidson College students was 3.86.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Davidson College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Davidson College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $302,460.

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