Davidson College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1483 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #401 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #360 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #639 of 1,244 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 49 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 17%
- Undergraduates
- 1,927
- 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 17% and is among the top 5% 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 | 17% | 17% | 17% |
| Applicants | 6,479 | 3,066 | 3,413 |
| Admissions | 1,098 | 508 | 590 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 542 | 249 | 293 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
181 or 33%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1350
or below
75% of them
had 1500
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Davidson College are 1350-1500 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
162 or 30%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 31
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Davidson College are 31-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | 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 | 1193 (62%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 193 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 187 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 123 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 103 (5%) |
| Asian | 102 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 23 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Davidson College is $26,704 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 | $7,547 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,011 |
| $48-75K | $9,719 |
| $75-110K | $15,671 |
| $110K+ | $41,495 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $56,550 |
| Tuition in-state | $56,550 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $56,550 |
| Fee in-district | $790 |
| Fee in-state | $790 |
| Fee out-of-state | $790 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,810 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,750 |
| Room charge | $7,950 |
| Meal charge | $7,800 |
Davidson College majors
Davidson College has granted 466 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Davidson College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 61 |
| Psychology, General | 58 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 57 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 53 |
| Computer Science | 32 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 |
| History, General | 20 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 20 |
| Mathematics, General | 18 |
| Environmental Studies | 16 |
| Physics, General | 12 |
| Chemistry, General | 11 |
| Sociology, General | 11 |
| Anthropology, General | 10 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 9 |
| Communication, General | 9 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 8 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| African Studies | 4 |
| Neuroscience | 4 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| German Studies | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Arabic Language and Literature | 1 |
| Bioinformatics | 1 |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 1 |
| East Asian Studies | 1 |
| Genome Sciences & Genomics | 1 |
| Music, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 466 |
Davidson College has a graduation rate of 92%, which is among the 4% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 92% | 89% | 94% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Davidson College has published 3,669 scientific papers with 48,113 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 35 | 72 |
| 1992 | 34 | 56 |
| 1993 | 39 | 68 |
| 1994 | 23 | 59 |
| 1995 | 38 | 91 |
| 1996 | 56 | 63 |
| 1997 | 59 | 113 |
| 1998 | 53 | 137 |
| 1999 | 58 | 147 |
| 2000 | 57 | 350 |
| 2001 | 88 | 309 |
| 2002 | 71 | 439 |
| 2003 | 80 | 935 |
| 2004 | 73 | 804 |
| 2005 | 98 | 890 |
| 2006 | 99 | 873 |
| 2007 | 105 | 1096 |
| 2008 | 96 | 1230 |
| 2009 | 117 | 1439 |
| 2010 | 114 | 1543 |
| 2011 | 90 | 1627 |
| 2012 | 125 | 1741 |
| 2013 | 120 | 2120 |
| 2014 | 154 | 2215 |
| 2015 | 154 | 2121 |
| 2016 | 115 | 2214 |
| 2017 | 145 | 2317 |
| 2018 | 126 | 2625 |
| 2019 | 157 | 3251 |
| 2020 | 184 | 3508 |
| 2021 | 201 | 4172 |
| 2022 | 147 | 3929 |
| 2023 | 140 | 4076 |
Davidson College alumni
-
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 for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Widely regarded as the greatest shooter and one of the greatest players of all time, Curry is credited with revolutionizing the sport by inspiring teams and players to take more three-point shots. He is a four-time NBA champion, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), an NBA Finals MVP, an NBA All-Star Game MVP, and was named the inaugural NBA Western Conference Finals MVP. He is also a ten-time NBA All-Star, a nine-time All-NBA selection (including four on the First Team), and has won two gold medals at the FIBA World Cup as a member of the U.S. men's national team.
-
Woodrow Wilson
- Enrolled in Davidson College
- Studied in 1873-1874
- Occupations
- writeruniversity teacheracademicteacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Thomas Woodrow Wilson was an American politician and academic who served as the 28th president of the United States from 1913 to 1921. A member of the Democratic Party, Wilson served as the president of Princeton University and as the governor of New Jersey before winning the 1912 presidential election. As president, Wilson changed the nation's economic policies and led the United States into World War I in 1917. He was the leading architect of the League of Nations, and his progressive stance on foreign policy came to be known as Wilsonianism.
-
Patricia Cornwell
- Occupations
- journalistnovelistart collectorwriter
- 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 100 million copies.
-
Vince Foster
- Occupations
- politicianlawyerjurist
- 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 | 872 |
| 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 |