Davidson,
NC
About Davidson College
Davidson College is a private, religious college in the suburb of Davidson, North Carolina. Davidson College was founded in 1837 and enrolls 1,973 undergrads and no graduate students.
Davidson College Acceptance Rate 2022
The acceptance rate at Davidson College is 18%. In 2022, 6,434 students applied to Davidson College and 1,145 were admitted.
| Davidson College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 18% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 44% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 39% |
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Davidson College is locatedin the town of Davidson, North Carolina, in the city of Charlotte.
If you are interested in seeing Davidson College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 77 to Davidson, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Charlotte.
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College Info
Davidson College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 7
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Davidson College is Jan 7.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Davidson College is Mar 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Davidson College is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Davidson College ACT Scores
ACT Range
30 - 33
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
33 and Above
30 to 33
30 and Less
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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Davidson College is 31. Students with an ACT score of 33 and above have a good chance of getting into Davidson College. Students with an ACT score that falls between 30 and 33 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 30 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Davidson College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1340 - 1480
Math SAT Range
660 - 750
Reading SAT Range
670 - 740
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1480 and Above
1340 to 1480
1340 and Less
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Davidson College students is 1403. Applicants with SAT scores of 1480 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Davidson College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1340 to 1480 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1340 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Davidson College.
Davidson College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$74,440
In State$74,440
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Davidson College is like? There are approximately 1,973 students enrolled at Davidson College. 100% percent of students attend school full-time, 22% percent are from NC and 78% percent of students are from other states.
100%
Full TimeUnknown
Part Time22%
In State78%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,973
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
18%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$57,690
Out-of-State
$57,690
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 7
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