Davidson College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Davidson College is a private university in Davidson, North Carolina, enrolling about 1,867 students. Admission is selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 13.37% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $81,400 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $64,410
- 2024 Average Net Price: $17,379 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 13.37% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,867 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 91.07%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 15.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 9.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 96.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1469
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,073
- Applicants (IPEDS): 7,347
- Room & Board: $17,100 annual estimate
Davidson College: what the data shows
Common questions about Davidson College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Davidson College?
Davidson College is located in Davidson, NC (ZIP 28035).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Davidson College public or private?
Davidson College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Davidson College cost?
Published tuition: $64,410.
Average net price after aid: $17,379.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,497 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,354 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,759 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,616 |
| $110,001+ | $42,346 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $257,640.
How hard is it to get into Davidson College?
Admission rate: 13.37%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1469.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Davidson College?
Total enrollment: 1,867 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,073 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Davidson College?
150%-time completion rate: 91.07%.
First-year retention: 94.6%.
What do graduates of Davidson College earn?
Median earnings: $62,866 six years after entry; $81,400 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,688.
17.59% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Davidson College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (89 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (84 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (55 completions)
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (51 completions)
- Computer Science (44 completions)
- Mathematics, General (28 completions)
- Chemistry, General (24 completions)
- Environmental Studies (23 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (22 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (18 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Davidson College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 13.37%; completion rate 91.07%; median earnings $81,400 at 10 years; net price $17,379. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$64,410
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Davidson College was $64,410.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$17,379
2024 Value
In 2024 Davidson College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,379.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$69,516 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$17,379 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$257,640 4-Year Tuition
$17,100 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$825 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$82,335 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$329,340 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Davidson College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
17.59% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
8.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Davidson College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Davidson College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $42,849 | $42,849 | $19,143 |
| 2014 | $45,377 | $45,377 | $15,757 |
| 2015 | $46,966 | $46,966 | $19,981 |
| 2016 | $48,376 | $48,376 | $23,926 |
| 2017 | $49,949 | $49,949 | $21,206 |
| 2018 | $51,447 | $51,447 | $22,109 |
| 2019 | $53,166 | $53,166 | $19,115 |
| 2020 | $55,175 | $55,175 | $21,042 |
| 2021 | $55,200 | $55,200 | $17,057 |
| 2022 | $57,340 | $57,340 | $20,035 |
| 2023 | $60,300 | $60,300 | $18,127 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
13.37% Acceptance Rate
7,347 Total Applicants
1,064 Students Admitted
519 First-Time Students Enrolled
48.78% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1469
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.7 - 3.9
Estimated Median GPA: 3.85
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Davidson College reported total enrollment of about 1,867 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (60.4%), Hispanic or Latino (11.1%), and Non-Resident Alien (10.7%). About 17.59% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 15.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Davidson College in 2024 is 1,867 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,073 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
94.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 60.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
85.63% 100% Completion Time
91.07% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 85.63% of students graduating from Davidson College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics: 74% male / 26% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 30% male / 70% female
- Political Science and Government, General: 47% male / 53% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Davidson College.
Return on Investment
$18,688 Median Student Debt
$81,400 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.96% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1070.95% Return on Investment
2.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Davidson College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 38 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics: 89 completions
2. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 84 completions
3. Political Science and Government, General: 55 completions
4. Research and Experimental Psychology, Other: 51 completions
5. Computer Science: 44 completions
6. Mathematics, General: 28 completions
7. Chemistry, General: 24 completions
8. Environmental Studies: 23 completions
9. English Language and Literature, General: 22 completions
Most popular programs at Davidson College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Davidson College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Davidson College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 96.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $13,033
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $22,692
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Davidson College is a private non-profit institution located in Davidson, NC, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,867 students. Student body composition includes White (60.4%), Hispanic or Latino (11.1%), Non-Resident Alien (10.7%). It is highly selective, with an admission rate of 13.37%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1469. The 150%-time completion rate is 91.07%. Approximately 17.59% of students receive Pell Grants. About 15.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Davidson, NC 28035
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 91.07% graduation rate, Davidson College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Strong Career Outcomes: Davidson College graduates report median earnings of $81,400 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Davidson College located?
Davidson College is located in Davidson, NC.
What is Davidson College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Davidson College is 13.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 7,347 applicants and 1,064 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Davidson College cost?
Reported tuition is $64,410 and average net price is $17,379 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,100 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Davidson College?
Davidson College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,073 students, White (60.4%), Hispanic or Latino (11.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Davidson College?
About 15.8% of students at Davidson College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Davidson College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Davidson College reports midpoint SAT about 1469.
What do graduates of Davidson College earn?
Median earnings are $62,866 six years after entry and $81,400 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Davidson College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 91.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Davidson College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,688.
Is Davidson College public or private?
Davidson College is a private nonprofit institution located in Davidson, NC.
Is Davidson College an HBCU?
No. Davidson College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Davidson College a tribal college?
No. Davidson College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- North Carolina college costs
- North Carolina colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in North Carolina
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.