Davidson-Davie Community College is a public community college in Thomasville, North Carolina, serving roughly 2,633 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,753 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,980. Student demographics in federal data include White (59.2%) and Black or African American (19.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,980
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $8,753 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,633 45.5% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 45.94%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
  • First-Generation Students: 49.0%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 31.1%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,528
  • Room & Board: $12,733 annual estimate

Davidson-Davie Community College: what the data shows

Common questions about Davidson-Davie Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Davidson-Davie Community College?

Davidson-Davie Community College is located in Thomasville, NC (ZIP 27360-7385).

Is Davidson-Davie Community College public or private?

Davidson-Davie Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Davidson-Davie Community College cost?

Published tuition: $1,980 in-state, $6,588 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $8,753.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$8,564
$30,001–$48,000$7,219
$48,001–$75,000$8,963
$75,001–$110,000$10,920
$110,001+$10,280

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $7,920.

How big is Davidson-Davie Community College?

Total enrollment: 2,633 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 5,528 students.

About 46% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Davidson-Davie Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 45.94%.

First-year retention: 65.6%.

What do graduates of Davidson-Davie Community College earn?

Median earnings: $30,183 six years after entry; $36,337 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,500.

34.47% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Davidson-Davie Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Davidson-Davie Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 45.94%; median earnings $36,337 at 10 years; net price $8,753. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$1,980
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Davidson-Davie Community College was $1,980.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$8,753
2024 Value

In 2024 Davidson-Davie Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,753.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$35,012 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$8,753 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$7,920 4-Year In-State Tuition

$26,352 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$12,733 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,414 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$16,127 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$64,508 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Davidson-Davie Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

34.47% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18.38% 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-Davie Community 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-Davie Community College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$1,866$6,474$7,537
2014$2,438$8,582$8,270
2015$2,460$8,604$6,908
2016$2,588$8,732$6,343
2017$2,588$8,732$7,484
2018$2,588$8,732$6,397
2019$2,588$8,732$6,255
2020$2,588$8,732$8,115
2021$1,978$6,586$6,088
2022$1,978$6,586$7,611
2023$1,978$6,586$7,258

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

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Davidson-Davie Community College reported total enrollment of about 2,633 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 32% male and 68% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (59.2%), Black or African American (19.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.3%). About 34.47% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.0% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.5% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Davidson-Davie Community College in 2024 is 2,633 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,528 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

65.6%
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 59.2%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

29.69% 100% Completion Time

45.94% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 29.69% of students graduating from Davidson-Davie Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 31% male / 69% female
  • Information Technology: 72% male / 28% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 26% male / 74% 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-Davie Community College.

Return on Investment

$10,500 Median Student Debt

$36,337 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

28.90% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

937.84% Return on Investment

2.9 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Davidson-Davie Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 40 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 247 completions

2. Information Technology: 125 completions

3. Business Administration and Management, General: 81 completions

4. Welding Technology/Welder: 79 completions

5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 76 completions

6. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 56 completions

7. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 55 completions

8. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 55 completions

9. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 51 completions

Most popular programs at Davidson-Davie Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Davidson-Davie Community College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Davidson-Davie Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 31.1%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,425
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,409

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-Davie Community College is a public institution located in Thomasville, NC, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Information Technology, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,633 students. Student body composition includes White (59.2%), Black or African American (19.2%), Hispanic or Latino (11.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 45.94%. Approximately 34.47% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.0% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Location

Thomasville, NC 27360-7385

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Davidson-Davie Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Davidson-Davie Community College located?

Davidson-Davie Community College is located in Thomasville, NC.

How much does Davidson-Davie Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $1,980 and average net price is $8,753 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,733 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Davidson-Davie Community College?

Davidson-Davie Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,528 students, White (59.2%), Black or African American (19.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Davidson-Davie Community College?

About 49.0% of students at Davidson-Davie Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Davidson-Davie Community College earn?

Median earnings are $30,183 six years after entry and $36,337 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Davidson-Davie Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 45.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Davidson-Davie Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.

Is Davidson-Davie Community College public or private?

Davidson-Davie Community College is a public institution located in Thomasville, NC.

Is Davidson-Davie Community College an HBCU?

No. Davidson-Davie Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Davidson-Davie Community College a tribal college?

No. Davidson-Davie Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Davidson-Davie Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Davidson-Davie Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.3%).

Is Davidson-Davie Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Davidson-Davie Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • North Carolina trade schools profile
  • 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.