# Davidson College

Davidson, NC. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/davidson-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 13% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 7,347 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,064 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 695–750 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 705–780 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 31–34 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $84,260 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $15,060 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $3,629 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $684 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $9,504 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $14,107 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $40,868 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,867 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 90% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $89,297 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $15,000 (FY2024) |

## What Davidson College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 198385. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology