Davidson College

(Davidson, NC)

Davidson is many things. First and foremost, it's an institution of higher learning. But it's also a home to approximately 1800 scholars, athletes, artists, musicians, scientists, writers, historians, and life-long learners. But more specifically, what is Davidson?

Davidson is:

- a place where talented and ambitious students collaborate with their professors; where the student-faculty ratio is 10:1 and the average class size is 15

- a community where a celebrated Honor Code forms the core of your relationships with professors and peers

- a place where athletes in 21 NCAA Division I varsity sports pack their books along with their cleats for away games

- a global institution that enrolls students from 47 states and 39 countries; where over 80% of students travel, work, or study abroad

- committed to meeting 100 percent of demonstrated financial need with a combination of grants and student employment; without student loans

Admissions

26.1%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

4

Admitted Freshmen Ranked

  • 85% in Top 10% in H.S. Class
  • January 02, 2011
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1900–2160 SAT Total
  • 650–740 SAT Reading
  • 650–740 SAT Math
  • 640–740 SAT Writing
  • 28–33 ACT Composite
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$47,805
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $36,683
  • $36,683
  • $10,346
  • $1,000

 

Will I Like It

1,826
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • Town
  • Presbyterian
  • 11 to 1 Student to Faculty Ratio
  • 51% Women

Famous Alumni

John Chidsey - CEO of Burger King
Patricia Cornwell - Author
Stephen Curry - NBA Basketball Player
Martin Eakes - CEO of the Center for Responsible Lending
Elizabeth Kiss - College President
Sheri Reynolds - Author
Dean Rusk - U.S. Secretary of State
Tony Snow - White House Press Secretary
Mary Verner - Mayor of Spokane, Washington
Woodrow Wilson - American President



Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, History, Liberal Arts

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Psychology

Long Description

Davidson is a liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA. Founded as a men\'s college in 1837, it adopted coeducation in 1972. Its 450-acre campus and recreational lake are located in Davidson, 20 miles north of Charlotte.

Mailing Address

102 N. Main Street
Davidson, NC 28035
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