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Davidson College

Davidson, NCPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Highly Selective • 13% Acceptance
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13%
Accept Rate
Highly Selective
$17,379
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.9K
Students
Small campus body
$62,866
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Davidson College is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Davidson, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 13%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.9K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
13% (Highly Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading695 - 750
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math705 - 780
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite31 - 34
1typical 50% range36
13%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences29% of degrees
Biological Sciences17% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $101,438
Earnings 5yr: $78,431
Debt: $19,500
Economics.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $101,310
Earnings 5yr: $124,368
Debt: $22,625
Psychology, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $64,714
Earnings 5yr: $63,549
Debt: $18,500
Sociology.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $60,959
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $60,000
Earnings 5yr: $58,057
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$17,379
In-State Tuition$64,410
Out-of-State Tuition$64,410
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

18%
Pell Grants
9%
Take Loans
84%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$62,866
+29% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$81,400

Completion Signals

91%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
95%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,511
Est. Monthly Payment
$178/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

47%
Men
53%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
16%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$103,687
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