Davidson, NC · 1.9k students
Trajecta score
+4.4 since '20Ranked #35 of 2,375
5-year trend
76.2 · #43
2020
78.4 · #38
2021
78.1 · #39
2022
79.9 · #30
2023
80.6 · #29
2024
Academic Profile
87/ 100
Career Outcomes
83/ 100
Student Success
87/ 100
Affordability
71/ 100
Academic Investment
91/ 100
Access & Equity
51/ 100
Academic Profile
87
Career Outcomes
83
Student Success
87
Affordability
71
Academic Investment
91
Access & Equity
51
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Cost / Net Price
$79k / $17k
SAT Avg
1,469
Retention
95%
Grad Rate
91%
Admissions
Test Scores
Scores represent the midpoint of enrolled students, not a cutoff.
Finances
Tuition
In-State Tuition
$64,410
per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,410
per year
Aid & Debt
Pell Grant Share
18%
undergraduates receiving Pell
Federal Loan Share
9%
students borrowing
Median Debt
among completers
$18,688
Admissions Factors
Self-reported by the school in its Common Data Set (section C7) — the school's own statement of which application factors matter in its admissions decisions.
3.86
average high school GPA of enrolled freshmen · 100% reporting
Source: Common Data Set 2024-2025, what Davidson College reports weighing in admissions.
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important | |||
| Class rank | Class rank: Considered | |||
| Academic GPA | Academic GPA: Considered | |||
| Standardized test scores | Standardized test scores: Considered | |||
| Application essay | Application essay: Important | |||
| Recommendation(s) | Recommendation(s): Very Important | |||
| Interview | Interview: Not Considered | |||
| Extracurricular activities | Extracurricular activities: Considered | |||
| Talent/ability | Talent/ability: Considered | |||
| Character/personal qualities | Character/personal qualities: Very Important | |||
| First generation | First generation: Considered | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | Alumni/ae relation: Not Considered | |||
| Geographical residence | Geographical residence: Not Considered | |||
| State residency | State residency: Not Considered | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered | |||
| Volunteer work | Volunteer work: Considered | |||
| Work experience | Work experience: Considered | |||
| Level of applicant's interest | Level of applicant's interest: Considered |
Supplemental Essays · 2025-26
school's admissions site ↗Why Davidson
Required250-300 word limitThere are just under 4,000 four-year colleges and universities in the United States. Being as specific as possible, what interests you most about Davidson College?
A topic, activity or idea that excites you
Required250-300 word limitDavidson encourages students to explore curiosities in and out of the classroom. What is a topic, activity or idea that excites you? Tell us why. Examples may include hobbies, books, interactions, music, podcasts, movies, etc.
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Methodology
The Trajecta Score (0–100) blends six dimensions of public college data into one comparable number, then nudges it by how much data each school reports. Selectivity tiers are separate — they’re based purely on a school’s admission rate.
Read the full methodologyMedian earnings 10 years out, earnings vs. a high-school grad, and loan repayment.
Admission selectivity and the incoming class’s SAT / ACT scores.
Average net price after aid and the typical debt of graduates.
Graduation rate and first-year retention.
Instructional spending and faculty salaries per student.
Share of Pell-grant students and reliance on federal loans.
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