Davidson College: Statistics

Rank | Ranking |
---|---|
#1596 of 14,134 | In the World |
#461 of 2,597 | In North America |
#416 of 2,496 | In the United States |
#13 of 65 | In North Carolina |
#311 of 1,011 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Undergraduates
- 1,983
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.davidson.edu
Davidson College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
Total | Men | Women | |
---|---|---|---|
Acceptance Rate | 20% | 21% | 20% |
Applicants | 5,621 | 2,494 | 3,127 |
Admissions | 1,124 | 514 | 610 |
Freshmen enrolled full time | 520 | 239 | 281 |
1,685 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
203 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
313 or 60%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1300
or below
75% of them
had 1460
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Davidson College are 1300-1460 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
245 or 47%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 30
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Davidson College are 30-33 (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 by race or ethnicity
White | 1318 (67%) |
---|---|
Hispanic | 164 (8%) |
Nonresident Alien | 139 (7%) |
Black or African American | 127 (6%) |
Asian | 116 (6%) |
Two or more races | 88 (4%) |
Race or Ethnicity unknown | 23 (1%) |
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.2%) |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
<$30K | $8,872 |
---|---|
$30-48K | $3,004 |
$48-75K | $9,835 |
$75-110K | $18,982 |
$110K+ | $40,636 |
Tuition and fees
Undergraduates | |
---|---|
Tuition in-district | $54,460 |
Tuition in-state | $54,460 |
Tuition out-of-state | $54,460 |
Fee in-district | $540 |
Fee in-state | $540 |
Fee out-of-state | $540 |
Room and board price
Dormitory capacity | 1,770 |
---|---|
Combined charge for room and board | $15,225 |
Room charge | $7,700 |
Meal charge | $7,525 |
Davidson College Majors
Major | Bachelor's |
---|---|
Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 62 |
Political Science and Government, General | 60 |
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 58 |
Psychology, General | 46 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General | 33 |
English Language and Literature, General | 27 |
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 25 |
History, General | 21 |
Environmental Studies | 21 |
Chemistry, General | 19 |
Sociology, General | 19 |
Physics, General | 17 |
Mathematics, General | 15 |
Spanish Language and Literature | 11 |
Art & Art Studies, General | 8 |
African Studies | 7 |
Philosophy | 7 |
German Language and Literature | 5 |
Latin American Studies | 4 |
Music, General | 4 |
Religion & Religious Studies | 3 |
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 |
French Language and Literature | 2 |
Anthropology, General | 2 |
Chinese Language and Literature | 1 |
East Asian Studies | 1 |
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
Grand Total | 482 |
Total | Men | Women | |
---|---|---|---|
Graduation rate | 93% | 91% | 95% |
|
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
Year | Publications | Citations |
---|---|---|
1991 | 18 | 51 |
1992 | 19 | 53 |
1993 | 22 | 47 |
1994 | 16 | 43 |
1995 | 22 | 80 |
1996 | 22 | 65 |
1997 | 21 | 72 |
1998 | 23 | 123 |
1999 | 32 | 142 |
2000 | 24 | 170 |
2001 | 27 | 186 |
2002 | 31 | 286 |
2003 | 43 | 315 |
2004 | 37 | 495 |
2005 | 50 | 572 |
2006 | 62 | 577 |
2007 | 68 | 829 |
2008 | 61 | 996 |
2009 | 64 | 1187 |
2010 | 66 | 1365 |
2011 | 63 | 1502 |
2012 | 80 | 1683 |
2013 | 68 | 1949 |
2014 | 109 | 2170 |
2015 | 107 | 2389 |
2016 | 88 | 2259 |
2017 | 102 | 2251 |
2018 | 73 | 2261 |
2019 | 103 | 2894 |
2020 | 131 | 3274 |
2021 | 115 | 3808 |
Davidson College alumni
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Stephen Curry
- Enrolled in Davidson College
- Studied in 2006-2009
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Wardell Stephen "Steph" Curry II is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards of all time, and as the greatest shooter in NBA history, Curry is credited with revolutionizing basketball by inspiring teams and players to routinely utilize the three-point shot. An eight-time NBA All-Star, he has been named the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) twice and has won three NBA championships.
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Woodrow Wilson
- Enrolled in Davidson College
- Studied in 1873-1874
- Occupations
- politicianuniversity teacherlawyeracademicstatesperson
- 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.
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Vince Foster
- Occupations
- lawyerpoliticianjurist
- 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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Patricia Cornwell
- Occupations
- writernovelistjournalistart collector
- 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.
General info
Founded | 1837 |
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Motto | Alenda Lux Ubi Orta Libertas Let Learning Be Cherished Where Liberty Has Arisen |
Colors | red, black |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
Total FTE staff | 866 |
Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and Contacts
Address | 405 N. Main Street Davidson, North Carolina, 28035 United States |
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City population | 15,000 |
Phone | 7048942000 |
Fax | +1 (704) 894 2016 |