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Davidson College

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Rating

Private

Type

2,006

Students

$52,466

Tuition

18%

Acceptance

#47

Ranking

Large Suburb

Campus Setting

Davidson, NC

405 N. Main Street, Davidson, NC 28035

Davidson College is a small private liberal arts college located in Davidson, NC ranked 47th in America. It has a total of 2,006 full-time undergraduate students and is quite competitive, accepting 18.05% of applicants. Davidson College offers 28 different majors and is best known for its African Studies, Latin American Studies, and Political Science and Government programs (nationally ranked 2nd, 6th, and 25th respectively). With an annual tuition of $52,466 per year, Davidson College is extremely high-priced. 83.95% of students graduate ready to the next phase of their lives, employment. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to make near $58,900 per year, which is 42% over the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$53,166
Above Average

Davidson College

$53,166

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$70,744

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$31,250

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

18%Acceptance
Moderately Selective

Davidson College

18%

National

69%
Sat

1310 - 1485

63% of students submit

Admissions Yield

49%

ACT

0 - 0

46% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$50

Students

2,006Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

50%

In-state

83%

Female

50%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

0%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
14% Political Science and Government, General13% Econometrics and Quantitative Economics10% Biology/Biological Sciences, General62% Others

14% Political Science and Government, General

13% Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

10% Biology/Biological Sciences, General

62% Others

Political Science and Government, General

14%

80 Graduates

Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

13%

75 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

10%

57 Graduates

English Language and Literature, General

8%

45 Graduates

Psychology, General

7%

38 Graduates

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

5%

30 Graduates

History, General

5%

28 Graduates

Mathematics, General

4%

23 Graduates

Computer and Information Sciences, General

4%

23 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors9:19:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

9

Number of Library Books

479,546

Academic Spend per Student

$20,731

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

95%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$45,500/Year

Davidson College

$45,500

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$45,500

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

0%

Median Earnings

$58,900

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

83%