Davidson College

Davidson, NC · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Admission rate: 13%; Very selective
Average net price: $15,060; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 90%
Median earnings: $89,297; 10 years after enrolling

Davidson College is a private nonprofit college in Davidson, NC with 1,867 undergraduates. It admits 13% of applicants, and admitted students average 1469 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $15,060 per year ($3,629 for families earning under $30,000). 90% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $89,297 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate: 13%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test optional; Fall 2024
Applicants: 7,347; Fall 2023
Admitted: 1,064; Fall 2023
Yield: 49%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing695–750

200800

SAT Math705–780

200800

ACT Composite31–34

136

What Davidson College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

High school recordRequired
High school GPAConsidered
College-prep courseworkRequired
Class rankNot considered
Essay or personal statementRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
Legacy statusNot considered
Work experienceConsidered
English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance: $84,260; sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees: $69,315

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k$3,629
$30–48k$684
$48–75k$9,504
$75–110k$14,107
$110k+$40,868

Get a personal estimate with Davidson College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 90%
Freshman retention: 95%
Median earnings: $89,297; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: $15,000; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 1,867
Student–faculty ratio: 8:1
Receive Pell grants: 20%

White60%
Hispanic11%
Black7%
Asian5%

Davidson College FAQ

What is Davidson College's acceptance rate?+

Davidson College admits 13% of applicants, which makes it very selective.

What SAT score do you need for Davidson College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 695–750 on SAT Reading and Writing and 705–780 on SAT Math; the average total is 1469.

What ACT score do you need for Davidson College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 31–34.

Is Davidson College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Davidson College?+

In Fall 2023, 7,347 students applied to Davidson College and 1,064 were admitted; 519 enrolled.

Does Davidson College consider legacy status?+

No. Davidson College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Davidson College require an essay?+

Davidson College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Davidson College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $84,260 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,060.

What is Davidson College's graduation rate?+

90% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
IPEDS unit ID 198385 · How we use this data