Davidson College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Davidson, North Carolina with 1,867 undergraduates. It admits 13% of applicants, costs an average of $15,060 a year after grants and graduates 90% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Davidson College acceptance rate and admissions
Davidson College admitted 13% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 7. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 695 to 750, math 705 to 780). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Davidson College application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision | Nov 15, 2026 |
| Early decision II | Jan 4, 2027 |
| Regular decision | Jan 11, 2027 |
Next deadline: Early decision, Nov 15, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Davidson College’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Davidson College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $69,315 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $18,384 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $84,260 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $15,060 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $15,060 a year after grants and scholarships, $69,200 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Davidson College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Davidson College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 90% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $89,297 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $15,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 17% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Davidson College majors and what graduates earn
Davidson College awarded bachelor's degrees in 32 fields recently.
All 32 majors at Davidson College
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Students and location
- 1,867 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 53% women, 47% men
- 8 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Davidson College?
Davidson College admitted 13% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Davidson College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $69,315. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $15,060 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Davidson College?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 695 to 750 in reading and writing and 705 to 780 in math, and 31 to 34 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Davidson College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Davidson College reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Davidson College?
90% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Davidson College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $89,297 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.