Davidson College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1473 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #392 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #353 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #683 of 1,361 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 50 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 14%
- Undergraduates
- 1,904
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.davidson.edu
Davidson College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Davidson College has an acceptance rate of 14% and is among the top 4% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 14% | 14% | 15% |
| Applicants | 7,347 | 3,509 | 3,838 |
| Admissions | 1,064 | 499 | 565 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 519 | 243 | 276 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
154 or 30%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1360
or below
75% of them
had 1510
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Davidson College are 1360-1510 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
139 or 27%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 31
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Davidson College are 31-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1163 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 192 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 186 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 129 (7%) |
| Asian | 112 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 92 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 24 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Davidson College is $26,510 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $6,613 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $3,339 |
| $48-75K | $7,610 |
| $75-110K | $25,077 |
| $110K+ | $40,503 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $59,510 |
| Tuition in-state | $59,510 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $59,510 |
| Fee in-district | $790 |
| Fee in-state | $790 |
| Fee out-of-state | $790 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,788 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,400 |
| Room charge | $8,200 |
| Meal charge | $8,200 |
Davidson College majors
Davidson College has granted 504 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Davidson College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 77 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 57 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 56 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 49 |
| Computer Science | 48 |
| Chemistry, General | 22 |
| Mathematics, General | 22 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 |
| Environmental Studies | 20 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 17 |
| Sociology, General | 17 |
| History, General | 16 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 |
| Communication, General | 8 |
| Physics, General | 8 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Anthropology, General | 6 |
| Education, General | 5 |
| Latin American Studies | 5 |
| African Studies | 4 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 |
| Arabic Language and Literature | 3 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Bioinformatics | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| East Asian Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 504 |
Davidson College has a graduation rate of 92%, which is among the 3% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 92% | 91% | 92% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Davidson College has published 4,346 scientific papers with 73,852 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Biology, Environmental Science, Sociology, Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 36 | 113 |
| 1993 | 42 | 113 |
| 1994 | 28 | 124 |
| 1995 | 40 | 162 |
| 1996 | 58 | 140 |
| 1997 | 66 | 178 |
| 1998 | 58 | 260 |
| 1999 | 64 | 249 |
| 2000 | 57 | 553 |
| 2001 | 92 | 490 |
| 2002 | 95 | 657 |
| 2003 | 91 | 1254 |
| 2004 | 96 | 1032 |
| 2005 | 111 | 1267 |
| 2006 | 114 | 1282 |
| 2007 | 111 | 1577 |
| 2008 | 110 | 1721 |
| 2009 | 136 | 1958 |
| 2010 | 131 | 2229 |
| 2011 | 101 | 2254 |
| 2012 | 138 | 2343 |
| 2013 | 127 | 2862 |
| 2014 | 200 | 3021 |
| 2015 | 164 | 3041 |
| 2016 | 177 | 2975 |
| 2017 | 164 | 3179 |
| 2018 | 145 | 3619 |
| 2019 | 181 | 4568 |
| 2020 | 207 | 5128 |
| 2021 | 213 | 5790 |
| 2022 | 177 | 5767 |
| 2023 | 157 | 5873 |
| 2024 | 162 | 5643 |
Davidson College alumni
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Stephen Curry
- Enrolled in Davidson College
- Studied in 2006-2009
- 2022-2022 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in sociology
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Wardell Stephen Curry II is an American professional basketball player and point guard for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Widely considered the greatest shooter of all time, Curry is credited with revolutionizing the sport by inspiring teams and players at all levels to more prominently utilize the three-point shot. He is a four-time NBA champion, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), an NBA Finals MVP, and an NBA All-Star Game MVP. He is also a two-time NBA scoring champion, an eleven-time NBA All-Star, and a ten-time All-NBA selection (including four on the First Team). Internationally, he has won two gold medals at the FIBA World Cup and a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics as part of the U.S. national team.
-
Woodrow Wilson
- Enrolled in Davidson College
- Studied in 1873-1874
- Occupations
- politicianteacheracademicuniversity teacherwriter
- Biography
-
Thomas Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president of the United States, serving from 1913 to 1921. He was the only Democrat to serve as president during the Progressive Era when Republicans dominated the presidency and legislative branches. As president, Wilson changed the nation's economic policies and led the United States into World War I. He was the leading architect of the League of Nations, and his stance on foreign policy came to be known as Wilsonianism.
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Patricia Cornwell
- Occupations
- writerart collectornovelistjournalist
- Biography
-
Patricia Cornwell is an American crime writer. She is known for her best-selling novels featuring medical examiner Kay Scarpetta, of which the first was inspired by a series of sensational murders in Richmond, Virginia, where most of the stories are set. The plots are notable for their emphasis on forensic science, which has influenced later TV treatments of police work. Cornwell has also initiated new research into the Jack the Ripper killings, incriminating the popular British artist Walter Sickert. Her books have sold more than 120 million copies.
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Vince Foster
- Occupations
- politicianjuristlawyer
- Biography
-
Vincent Walker Foster Jr. was an American attorney who served as deputy White House counsel during the first six months of the Clinton administration.
General info
| Founded | 1837 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Alenda Lux Ubi Orta Libertas |
| Colors | red, black |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 897 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 405 N. Main Street Davidson, North Carolina, 28035 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 15,000 |
| Phone | 7048942000 |