Davidson College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,830
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	18%
Students retention rate	95%
On-time graduation rate	90%

Located in Davidson, North Carolina, Davidson College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Davidson College is 18%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Davidson College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Davidson College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Davidson College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 95% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
Freshman students are required to live on campus
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

17.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$55,200

Cost of attendance at Davidson College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$55,200

Cost of attendance at Davidson College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 64 of freshman students at Davidson College received on average $47,889 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$47,889

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	79	15%	$5,477	$432,705
Other Federal Grant	171	33%	$4,180	$714,705
State Grant/Scholarships	54	10%	$4,567	$246,600
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	334	64%	$45,154	$15,081,473
Total Grant & Scholarships	335	64%	$47,889	$16,042,778

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Davidson College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Davidson College students is 89.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 92.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 86.8%.

89.6%

asian 90.9% 20 students
African American 94.3% 33 students
white 88.7% 307 students
unknown 80.0% 8 students
hispanic 90.5% 38 students
International Students 93.9% 31 students
Mixed Race 94.4% 17 students

Sport Conferences

Football Pioneer Football League
Baseball Atlantic 10 Conference
Basketball Atlantic 10 Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Davidson College provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Davidson College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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