Davidson College
Davidson, NC · Large suburb
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 13.4%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 7,347
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 1,064
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 519
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 49%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 15%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 14%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 695–750
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 705–780
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 31–34
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 30% / 27%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- considered
- High school class rank
- not considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- required
- Demonstration of competencies
- not considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- not considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $79,475
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $64,410
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $64,410
- Median debt at graduation
- $18,688
- Students with federal loans
- 8.7%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 91%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 95%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $41,411
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $81,400
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 1,867
- Graduate students
- —
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 8 : 1
- Women
- 53%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 18%
- Full-time faculty
- 96%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Douglas Hicks
- Main phone
- (704) 894-2000
- Address
- 405 N. Main Street, Davidson, NC 28035
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | November 15 | December 12 |
| Early Decision II (binding) | January 4 | January 30 |
| Regular Decision | January 11 | April 1 |
- Apply with
- Common App, Coalition/Scoir, QuestBridge
- Application fee
- Free
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Essays
- 2 required short answers (250–300 words each)
- Recommendations
- 1 counselor + 2 teachers + 1 peer recommendation
- Interview
- not offered
Testing: Test-optional; self-reported scores accepted. $50 application fee eliminated July 2026
Financial aid policies
- Need-blind for U.S. applicants
- Meets 100% of demonstrated need
- No-loan financial aid
- CSS Profile required (plus FAFSA)
- Merit scholarships: Limited merit scholarships for about 5% of the incoming class
- Tuition-free from fall 2027 for U.S. families earning $175,000 or less
Early rounds & waitlist (2025-2026)
- Early Decision admit rate
- 29.1% (358 of 1,232)
- Waitlist: offered / accepted / admitted
- 1,968 / 953 / 28
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: davidson.edu, davidson.edu, davidson.edu, davidson.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.