Davidson College
Liberal arts college · Davidson, NC · 1,867 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
13%
Very selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1400–1530
ACT (middle 50%)
31–34
Average net price
$15,060
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$84,260
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
90%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Davidson College?
Davidson College accepts about 13 of every 100 applicants (13%), which makes it very selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1400 and 1530 on the SAT. A score at or above 1530 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1400, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 31–34.
The latest federal data says Davidson College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Davidson College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Davidson College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $84,260 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $15,060 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $69,315 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$69,315
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$69,315
- Room & board$18,384
- Total cost of attendance$84,260
- Average net price after grants$15,060
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Biology, Psychology, Computer Science, Physical Sciences.
Davidson College FAQ
- What is Davidson College's acceptance rate?
- 13% — very selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Davidson College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1400–1530. Aim for 1530 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Davidson College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 31–34.
- Is Davidson College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Davidson College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Davidson College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Davidson College cost?
- About $84,260 a year before aid; $15,060 on average after grants.
- What is Davidson College's FAFSA school code?
- 002918. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Davidson College receives your information.
- What is Davidson College's graduation rate?
- 90% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Davidson College
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC | 15% | 1390–1530 | $11,305 | 91% |
| Duke UniversityDurham, NC | 5.7% | 1500–1570 | $23,706 | 96% |
| Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem, NC | 22% | 1410–1520 | $28,165 | 90% |
| Cabarrus College of Health SciencesConcord, NC | 23% | — | $16,171 | 44% |
| Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC | 13% | 1390–1550 | $33,661 | 94% |
| Colgate UniversityHamilton, NY | 14% | 1430–1540 | $29,409 | 89% |