Davidson College
Davidson, NC
Davidson is a liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA. Founded as a men's college in 1837, it adopted coeducation in 1972. Its 450-acre campus and recreational lake are located in Davidson, 20 miles north of Charlotte.
Website: www.davidson.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Very difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 20% of 5,618 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Regular Admission Deadline
- January 7
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.93
- SAT Math
- 650-730 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
-
682 average
640-720 range of middle 50% - ACT Composite
- 31 average
29-33 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $70,627
- Tuition and Fees
- $53,049
- Room and Board
- $14,803
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 100%
- Average Freshman Award
- $49,390
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $22,599
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 201
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 32% of classes
10-19 students: 43% of classes
20-29 students: 18% of classes
30-39 students: 6% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes
50-99 students: 0% of classes
Campus Life
- Davidson Population
- 11,750
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Charlotte
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 95% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Wildcat
- Sororities
- 49% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 30% of men participate
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
5.6% Asian
7.4% Black/African-American
8.7% Hispanic/Latino
4.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
71.9% White
1.0% Unknown - International Students
- 6.8% from 47 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 95.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 89.6%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 75%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 20.0%
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is not accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 2 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 2 | 4 |
Social Studies | ||
History | ||
Academic Electives |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | January 2 |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Recommended | January 2 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | ||
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 405 North Main Street
- City, State, Zip
- Davidson, NC 28035
- Phone
- (704) 894-2230
- Fax
- (704) 894-2016
- admission@davidson.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- January 7
- Application Fee
- $50
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- April 1
- Accept Offer of Admission
- May 1
- Waiting List Used
- Yes
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Deadline
- November 15, January 2
- Early Decision Notification
- December 15, February 1
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Action Deadline
- Early Action Notification
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted, supplemental forms required
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 3 required for all freshmen
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | ||||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | ||||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 20% of 5,618 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 19% of 3,154 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 22% of 2,464 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 515 (46%) of 1,130 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 265 (45%) of 584 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 250 (46%) of 546 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- 43% of 691 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Students Offered Wait List
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 3.93
- 3.75 and Above
- 72%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 18%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 7%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 3%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 2.00 - 2.49
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 650-730 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 44%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 49%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 7%
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- 682 average
640-720 range of middle 50% - Score of 700 - 800
- 45%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 49%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 5%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 1%
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 31 average
29-33 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 68%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 31%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 1%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 0%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 73%
Top quarter: 97%
Top half: 100% - National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $70,627
- Tuition and Fees
- $53,049
- Room and Board
- $14,803
- Books and Supplies
- $1,000
- Other Expenses
- $1,775
- Payment Plans
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- admission@davidson.edu
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline February 15
Final deadline February 15 - Award Notification
- On or about April 1
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal and Institutional Methodologies
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 002918 |
Free |
CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
Business/Farm Supplement | |
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 359 (70.3%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 275 (72.9%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 275 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 275 (100.0%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 100%
- Average Award
- $49,390
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 275 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $45,002
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 151 (58.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,562
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 104 (35.0%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 14 (3.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $19,973
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 1,085 (59.6%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 918 (84.6%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 918 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 916 (100.0%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 100%
- Average Award
- $49,192
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 916 (99.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $45,442
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 590 (63.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,965
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 258 (25.9%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 141 (6.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $23,064
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 29%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $22,599
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- Not reported
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- None
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Biological Sciences, Business, Education, Foreign Languages, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Applied Art and Design, Creative Writing, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Community Service, Leadership, Religious Involvement
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Out-of-State Students, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- Not reported
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Not offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- African Studies
- Anthropology
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- East Asian Studies
- Economics, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- Latin American Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, English
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- Engineering
- Special Programs
- Student-designed major, Double major, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- No online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 201
- Part-Time Faculty
- 10
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 92%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 32% of classes
10-19 students: 43% of classes
20-29 students: 18% of classes
30-39 students: 6% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes
50-99 students: 0% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 35% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 65% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 1,855,608
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- Not Reported
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Not Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study
- Not reported
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- Davidson Population
- 11,750
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Charlotte
- Campus Size
- 665 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 29.6 average low in January, 85.8 average high in September
- Rain
- 116 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 25 mile(s) from campus in Charlotte
- Nearest Train Station
- 20 mile(s) from campus in Charlotte
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Coed housing, cooperative housing
- Students in College Housing
- 95% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Students required to live on campus through senior year
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 5%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
- Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Wildcat
- School Colors
- Red, black, and white
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | x | ||
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x | x | x |
Field Hockey | x | x | ||
Football | x | |||
Golf | x | x | ||
Lacrosse | x | x | ||
Soccer | x | x | x | x |
Swimming And Diving | x | x | x | x |
Tennis | x | x | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x | ||
Wrestling | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Field Hockey | x | x |
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Swimming And Diving | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Wrestling |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | x |
Basketball | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Field Hockey | ||
Football | x | |
Golf | x | x |
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | x | x |
Swimming And Diving | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling | x | x |
- Women's Club Sports
- crew, fencing, sailing, ultimate Frisbee
- Men's Club Sports
- crew, fencing, rugby, sailing, squash, ultimate Frisbee
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball, football, softball, volleyball
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities
- Sororities
- 49% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 30% of men participate
- ROTC
- Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 1,843
- Women
- 887 (48.1%)
- Men
- 956 (51.9%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 1,843
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
5.6% Asian
7.4% Black/African-American
8.7% Hispanic/Latino
4.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
71.9% White
1.0% Unknown - International Students.
- 6.8% from 47 countries
- Average Age
- 20
- All Graduate Students
- Not reported
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 95.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 89.6%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- Not reported
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 93.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 75%
- Average Starting Salary
- 75%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 20.0%
- Disciplines Pursued
- Not reported
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