Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
14.48%
SAT Average
1,448
ACT Range
31-34
Davidson College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 14.48%. This means approximately 145 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,901 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
14.48%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $60,300 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $60,300 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $75,865 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $18,127 | State avg: $14,661. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 16.55% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 11.11% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Davidson College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$60,300
Room and board
$16,400
Books and supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$1,775
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$75,865
Average net price
$18,127
Average aid coverage
76%
$57,738 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Davidson College pays approximately $18,127 per year after grants and aid. This is above the North Carolina average of $14,661 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Davidson College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to North Carolina and national averages.
Davidson College net price
$18,127
North Carolina average
$14,661
National average
$17,506
Davidson College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $60,300 and average net price at $18,127. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$60,300
Current net price
$18,127
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
91.89%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$81,400
Undergraduates
1,901
10-Year Median Earnings - Davidson College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Davidson College graduates earn about 1.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Davidson College?
Undergraduates
1,901
Completion rate
91.89%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
16.55%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
11.11%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 16.55% of Davidson College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 11.11% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Davidson College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Davidson College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Davidson College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Davidson College is listed at 405 N. Main Street, Davidson, NC 28035. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Davidson College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson College | 14.48% | $60,300 | $18,127 | $81,400 |
| Duke University | 6.78% | $65,805 | $34,454 | $97,800 |
| Chamberlain University-North Carolina | 66.67% | $19,686 | $21,664 | $92,405 |
| Wake Forest University | 21.56% | $64,758 | $28,746 | $78,158 |
| Elon University | 67.31% | $44,536 | $41,048 | $74,545 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davidson College's acceptance rate?
Davidson College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 14.48%.
How much is Davidson College tuition?
Davidson College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $60,300.
What is Davidson College's average net price?
Davidson College's average net price in the local dataset is $18,127.
What does Davidson College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $6,613 for Davidson College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Davidson College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $81,400 for Davidson College.
Is Davidson College accredited?
Davidson College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Davidson College?
The local dataset lists 1,901 undergraduate students at Davidson College.
What percentage of Davidson College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Davidson College in the local dataset is 16.55%.
What is the federal loan rate at Davidson College?
The federal loan rate for Davidson College in the local dataset is 11.11%.
Where should I verify Davidson College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Davidson College or the latest official federal education data.