Davidson College

At a glance

Admission rate

13%

Total (middle 50%)

1400–1530

Undergraduates

1,867

Setting

Suburb: Large

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test optional Applicants may choose whether to send a score.

Students may choose to submit SAT and/or ACT; all enrolling students must submit official scores at enrollment. Davidson is test-optional for international applicants too, who must show English proficiency via TOEFL, IELTS or DET if English is not their first language. (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: davidson.edu

SAT scores

Total (middle 50%)

1400–1530

Reading and Writing

695–750

Math

705–780

Average total

1469

ACT composite (middle 50%)

31–34

The middle 50%: a quarter of admitted students who sent scores scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. The total adds up the two sections' ranges, so it's approximate.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Admissions

Accepts

Common App, Coalition, QuestBridgeDavidson has permanently waived its $50 application fee for all students.

Application fee

$0

Phone

(704) 894-2000

Admissions email

admission@davidson.edu

Source: School's page (davidson.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Cost

Tuition

$69,315per year

Average net price

$15,060What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Outcomes

Graduation rate

90%

First-year retention

95%

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$89,297

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: bachelor

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study