Davidson College
- 4 Year
- DAVIDSON, NC
College
Davidson College
- grade A+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- DAVIDSON, NC
- Rating 3.96 out of 5 336 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade A minus
- Athleticsgrade A minus
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade B+
- Dormsgrade A minus
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade A
- Safetygrade B+
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Pioneer Football League
From Davidson College
The Davidson experience presents academic challenge within a distinctively supportive community. Located 20 miles north of Charlotte in Davidson, N.C., Davidson is a liberal arts college that emphasizes the impact of relationships and experiential learning. Popular academic programs include, political science, biology, economics, neuroscience, computer science, and Pre-Med/Allied Health. We are governed by a vital Honor Code that sets the tone for academic and residential life. We are the alma mater to 23 Rhodes Scholars, and home to 21 sports at a NCAA Division I level. Davidson is proud to be the first liberal arts college to eliminate loans in financial aid packages through the Davidson Trust.
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Admissions
Application Deadline
January 10
Acceptance Rate
18%
SAT Range
1300-1460
ACT Range
30-33
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
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Will You Get Into Davidson?
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Cost
Net Price
$25,794 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$47,889 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
70%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
85%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 20 responses68%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 31 responses19%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 31 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Economics84 Graduates
- Political Science and Government79 Graduates
- Biology62 Graduates
- Psychology44 Graduates
- History33 Graduates
- Computer Science30 Graduates
- English29 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities21 Graduates
- Sociology21 Graduates
- Environmental Science20 Graduates
Computer Science at Davidson College
A major or minor in Computer Science supports students interested in core computing ideas and techniques, and in the application and expression of those concepts for the benefit of society. Recent Davidson graduates work in industry or pursue graduate degrees in computer science and related fields at programs including Stanford, Duke, and University of Maryland College Park.
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,973 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
0
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
15%
Varsity Athletes
26%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
47%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 36 responsesPoll
51%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 41 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$58,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
90%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
88%
National
83%91%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 11 responsesDavidson College Reviews
Rating 3.96 out of 5 336 reviews
The professors and faculty are incredibly passionate not only about their research but helping students become better, independent researchers. They care about their students academic performance as well as their general well-being, and help their students prepare for life after Davidson. Additionally, the small classroom environments helps foster a close knit community that thrives on collaboration and the honor code engenders a common, shared community standard of honesty and integrity. The student government, additionally, helps act as an advocate for student voices and works with the administration to effect positive change for everyone. If students ever need help, the administration and staff are generally helpful and provide help in a timely manner. I needed a letter same day for a job offer from the transcript office before transcripts with final grades were available and they were kind enough to fulfill my request on short notice!
Attending Davidson College as a black male student in a predominantly white institution has shaped my college experience in profound ways. While Davidson College has been a warm and welcoming community, providing incredible opportunities for personal and academic growth, it is essential to acknowledge the complexities that arise from navigating a social life that can at times be lackluster. Nonetheless, the ability to build lasting relationships with fellow students has been a transformative aspect of my time at Davidson.
Although Davidson College has a warm and inclusive community, it is essential to acknowledge the challenges that can arise in the social sphere. As a black male student, I have occasionally felt the lack of diversity and cultural representation within certain social circles. This can lead to feelings of isolation or being misunderstood, as experiences and perspectives may differ significantly.
Although Davidson College has a warm and inclusive community, it is essential to acknowledge the challenges that can arise in the social sphere. As a black male student, I have occasionally felt the lack of diversity and cultural representation within certain social circles. This can lead to feelings of isolation or being misunderstood, as experiences and perspectives may differ significantly.
Davidson is a beautiful school tucked in the suburbs of Charlotte, NC committed to excellency, integrity, honesty and equality and inclusion. The entire campus is walkable, which is very refreshing and means your friends, food, and classes are only a few minutes' walk away. With a smaller student population, students are able to have very close relationships with professors and are easily able to get academic and personal help. The obligatory Honor Code means that Davidson is very safe, with lots of trust built between students, faculty and staff--this means if you lose something, people will search out the owner, students are trusted to complete exams at home and if needed, professors are willing to be flexible to accommodate students' needs. Although Davidson is small, it is a close-knit, thriving community of sports, arts, humanities, sciences full of intelligent, thoughtful and honest individuals. I truly love my experience at Davidson and think it was the perfect school for me.