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Davidson College
With a 13.4% admission rate, no GPA makes Davidson College a safety. The numbers below tell you what the admitted few look like.
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Davidson College occupies suburban Davidson, NC — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
17.6% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,867 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 94.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1360 and 1510 — above the NC middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Davidson College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Davidson College received 7,347 applications and admitted 1,064 (14.5%), with 519 enrolling.
You can apply to Davidson College without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1360 and 1510; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 690 | 725 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 670 | 730 | 760 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 32 | 34 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Davidson College compares
| Davidson College | North Carolina median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 13.4% | 75.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $64,410 | $19,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $81,400 | $45,873 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Davidson College: $81,400 median at year ten, versus $45,873 across North Carolina institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $64,410 regardless of where you're from. At Davidson College, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,867 — Davidson College is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
91.1% of Davidson College students finish a bachelor's within six years — 36.2 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $64,410 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Davidson College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1360–1510 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 13.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Davidson College's acceptance rate?
14.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,064 admitted from 7,347 applicants.
How much does Davidson College cost?
At Davidson College, published tuition is $64,410 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Davidson College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Davidson College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $81,400 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in North Carolina
- Duke University — 5.7% admitted
- East Carolina University — 89.2% admitted
- Chowan University — 68.8% admitted
- Elizabeth City State University — 64.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.