Davidson College

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About Davidson College

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA)

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Davidson College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Davidson, North Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,904, and admissions are extremely selective, with an acceptance rate of 14%. The college offers 36 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 92%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $56,550.

Davidson, NC

$56,550

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

95%

Retention Rate Insight

95% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

92%

Graduation Rate Insight

92% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentImplied no

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile31-34

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1360-1490

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

2k

Students enrolled

98%

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

60%

Unknown

1%

Black

7%

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

10%

Asian

6%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

16% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

16%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

No

Online Programs

0

Total Online Enrollment

1,888

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

100% On-campus

0% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

16%

State Grant Aid

6%

Institution Grant Aid

65%

Pell Grant

16%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,292
State Grant Aid$6,832
Institution Grant Aid$44,548
Pell Grant Aid$5,033

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debtafter graduation

$49k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

33.4%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Wrestling
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Other Sports
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5English Language And Literature/Letters.
6Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
7History.
8Mathematics And Statistics.
9Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
10Natural Resources And Conservation.
11Philosophy And Religious Studies.
12Physical Sciences.
13Psychology.
14Social Sciences.
15Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.