Davidson College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1629 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #445 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #399 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #691 of 1,381 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 50 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 13%
- Undergraduates
- 1,869
- 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 13% 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 | 13% | 13% | 14% |
| Applicants | 8,114 | 3,956 | 4,156 |
| Admissions | 1,085 | 519 | 565 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 520 | 252 | 268 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
147 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1400
or below
75% of them
had 1530
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Davidson College are 1400-1530 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
121 or 23%
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 |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1128 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 208 (11%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 201 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 128 (7%) |
| Asian | 99 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 78 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 20 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Davidson College is $27,720 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 | $9,497 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $5,354 |
| $48-75K | $6,759 |
| $75-110K | $18,616 |
| $110K+ | $42,346 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $63,580 |
| Tuition in-state | $63,580 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $63,580 |
| Fee in-district | $830 |
| Fee in-state | $830 |
| Fee out-of-state | $830 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,788 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,666 |
| Room charge | $9,016 |
| Meal charge | $8,650 |
Davidson College majors
Davidson College has granted 504 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Davidson College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 81 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 78 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 49 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 44 |
| Computer Science | 32 |
| Chemistry, General | 24 |
| Environmental Studies | 23 |
| Mathematics, General | 23 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 18 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 |
| Physics, General | 15 |
| Communication, General | 14 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 12 |
| History, General | 12 |
| Philosophy | 8 |
| Sociology, General | 8 |
| Anthropology, General | 6 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 6 |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 5 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Education, General | 3 |
| Neuroscience | 3 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Genome Sciences & Genomics | 2 |
| Literature, Other | 2 |
| Music, General | 2 |
| African Studies | 1 |
| Arabic Language and Literature | 1 |
| Bioinformatics | 1 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
| East Asian Studies | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 504 |
Davidson College has a graduation rate of 91%, which is among the 4% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 91% | 89% | 93% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Davidson College has published 4,461 scientific papers with 77,878 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Biology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Sociology, Engineering, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 42 | 113 |
| 1994 | 28 | 125 |
| 1995 | 40 | 162 |
| 1996 | 58 | 140 |
| 1997 | 66 | 178 |
| 1998 | 58 | 260 |
| 1999 | 64 | 250 |
| 2000 | 57 | 553 |
| 2001 | 92 | 489 |
| 2002 | 95 | 658 |
| 2003 | 91 | 1256 |
| 2004 | 96 | 1032 |
| 2005 | 111 | 1267 |
| 2006 | 113 | 1282 |
| 2007 | 111 | 1577 |
| 2008 | 111 | 1726 |
| 2009 | 136 | 1959 |
| 2010 | 131 | 2230 |
| 2011 | 101 | 2253 |
| 2012 | 138 | 2345 |
| 2013 | 127 | 2860 |
| 2014 | 200 | 3020 |
| 2015 | 164 | 3041 |
| 2016 | 178 | 3001 |
| 2017 | 165 | 3180 |
| 2018 | 146 | 3618 |
| 2019 | 181 | 4571 |
| 2020 | 207 | 5137 |
| 2021 | 215 | 5809 |
| 2022 | 178 | 5782 |
| 2023 | 159 | 5886 |
| 2024 | 163 | 5723 |
| 2025 | 136 | 5093 |
Davidson College alumni
-
Stephen Curry
- Enrolled in Davidson College
- Studied in 2006-2009
- 2022-2022 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in sociology
- Occupations
- basketball playerwriter
- Biography
-
Wardell Stephen Curry II, also known as Steph Curry, is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA), where he plays as a point guard. Nicknamed "Chef Curry", he is widely regarded as the greatest shooter in basketball history and is credited with revolutionizing the game by popularizing the three-point shot across all levels of basketball.
-
Woodrow Wilson
- Enrolled in Davidson College
- Studied in 1873-1874
- Occupations
- statespersonlawyerpolitical scientistuniversity 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 made significant economic reforms and led the United States through 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.
-
Patricia Cornwell
- Occupations
- art collectornovelistjournalistwriter
- 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 accused Walter Sickert of carrying out the Jack the Ripper killings; Sickert is not considered a serious suspect by most who study the case, and strong evidence shows he spent most of 1888 outside the UK and was in France at the time of most of the Ripper murders. Her books have sold more than 120 million copies.
-
Vince Foster
- Occupations
- juristlawyerpolitician
- 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 | 923 |
| 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 |