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Overview

Davidson
Location Davidson, NC
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 1,927
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #37
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)
Status Non-profit
Website davidson.edu
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Costs

Davidson
Tuition (In State) $56,550
Tuition (Out of State) $56,550
Room & Board $15,750
Avg Net Price $26,704
Avg Grant Aid $46,496
% Receiving Grant Aid 65%

Admission

Davidson
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 6,479
Admitted 1,098
Acceptance Rate 16.9%
Enrolled % 49.4%
Avg High School GPA 3.81
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Exceptional
Applicant Competition Very High
ACT Range 31/33
SAT Range 1350/1500
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 7, 2025

Academics

Davidson
Student to Faculty Ratio 9:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (28%)
  • Biology (11%)
  • Psychology (11%)
  • Foreign Languages (11%)
  • English and Literature (11%)

Outcomes

Davidson
Graduation Rate 92%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $63,500
Making Student Loan Payments 89%
Median Student Loan Debt $17,000
Median Loan Payment $175

Diversity

Davidson
% Men 47%
% Women 53%
Racial Diversity Medium
HBCU No
% White 68%
% Black 7%
% Hispanic 8%
% Native American 1%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 4%
% International 6%
% Unknown Race 1%

Students

Davidson
% In-State 17%
% Out-of-State 71%

Campus

Davidson
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/