Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Davidson, North Carolina |
| Online | davidson.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Davidson, North Carolina, Davidson College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA) faith. In the most recent statistical year 6,434 prospective students applied, and 1,145 were granted admission. Of those admitted 547 enrolled in the school. 1,973 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 0 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $54,460 plus fees of $740. Davidson is ranked 38 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Davidson is rated within the top 9% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Davidson College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#38 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#38 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#2 in Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
#43 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1300/1460 |
| ACT | 30/33 |
| GPA | 3.81 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 7, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $740 |
| Room and Board | $15,225 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,775 |
| Total One Year Cost | $73,200 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 28% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Psychology | 11% |
| Foreign Languages | 11% |
| English and Literature | 11% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198385 IPEDS survey data for Davidson College.
Current students may use the Davidson College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.