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#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
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Religion
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Acceptance rate
17%
Average SAT
1425
Average ACT
32
Avg. cost to attend
$26,704 /y
Aid receiving
71%
Undergraduates
1,927
Male:Female Ratio
46:54
Control
Private
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree

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.

Net average cost to attend
$26,704/year
Average aid awarded
$46,496
Students receiving aid
71%

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%
  • Full-time retention rate - 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.

Publications
3,669
Citations
48,113

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,515 / 32,325
Political Science
1,524 / 21,733
Law
1,386 / 20,662
Philosophy
1,356 / 15,288
Biology
1,324 / 22,776
Environmental Science
1,314 / 17,610
Sociology
1,197 / 15,744
Computer Science
1,180 / 17,229
Engineering
1,144 / 16,160
Physics
1,091 / 15,651
History
1,016 / 10,477
Medicine
964 / 18,299
Economics
925 / 16,783
Chemistry
895 / 14,860
Geography and Cartography
869 / 11,876
Business
824 / 14,513
Psychology
815 / 14,964
Mathematics
716 / 11,745
Quantum and Particle physics
642 / 8,922
Archaeology
641 / 8,727
Art & Design
591 / 4,796
Geology
573 / 8,587
Linguistics
550 / 8,084
Genetics
512 / 9,153
Ecology
484 / 8,677
Biochemistry
473 / 8,751
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
455 / 4,798
Paleontology
455 / 7,585
Statistics
413 / 8,960
Development Studies
391 / 6,909
Finance
391 / 7,864
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
372 / 4,644
Materials Science
371 / 6,011
Organic Chemistry
334 / 5,383
Social Psychology
320 / 7,337
Demography
314 / 7,387
Psychiatry
287 / 6,940
Pathology
284 / 5,035
Mechanical Engineering
252 / 3,169
Public Health
245 / 6,303

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
Academic rankings

Davidson College alumni

  1. Stephen Curry

    Stephen Curry
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1988-.. (age 36)
    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.

  2. Woodrow Wilson

    Woodrow Wilson
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1856-1924 (aged 68)
    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.

  3. Patricia Cornwell

    Patricia Cornwell
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1956-.. (age 68)
    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.

  4. Vince Foster

    Vince Foster
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1945-1993 (aged 48)
    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.

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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

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