Davidson College
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
of Applicants Admitted
GPA
4Admitted 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
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
- $36,683
- $36,683
- $10,346
- $1,000
Davidson awards merit-based scholarships to nearly 10% of each entering class.
Will I Like It
number of undergraduates
- Private Non-Profit
- Town
- Presbyterian
- 11 to 1 Student to Faculty Ratio
- 51% Women
Famous Alumni
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 StreetDavidson, NC 28035




