20%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,130 |
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| Declined | + 4,485 |
| Total Received | 5,615 |
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| Name | Location |
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| Duke University | Durham, NC |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| Elon University | Elon, NC |
| North Carolina State University — Raleigh | Raleigh, NC |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| High Point University | High Point, NC |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| SAT | 5150 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 3086 |
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Davidson is a liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Founded as a men's college in 1837, it adopted coeducation in 1972. Its 450-acre campus and recreational lake are located in Davidson, 20 miles north of Charlotte.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 1,796 |
| Established in | 1837 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Presbyterian |
| Accredited by |
• NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
665-acre campus in Davidson (population: 12,452), 20 miles from Charlotte. Major airport, bus, and train serve Charlotte. School operates transportation to neighboring towns. Public transportation serves campus.
Davidson College
405 N. Main Street
Davidson, NC 28035
| Application fee | $50 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 2 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 15 |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
20%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,130 |
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| Declined | + 4,485 |
| Total Received | 5,615 |
Character/ personal qualities
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Volunteer Work
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Work Experience
Chris Gruber
Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
P: 800 768-0380
F: 704 894-2016
admission@davidson.edu
| Tuition | $49,454 |
| Room | $7,102 |
| Board | $6,852 |
| Additional fees | $495 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $64,903 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $45,001 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $19,902 |
100%
$45,001
Need-based
| Federal | $1,297,982 |
| State | $508,448 |
| Institutional | $34,032,630 |
| Other external | $824,688 |
| Total | $36,663,748 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $342,374 |
| State | |
| Institutional | $3,771,354 |
| Other external | $902,417 |
| Total | $5,016,145 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
59%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 3.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of Some |
| Standardized test scores | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
16
Minimum transfers must complete
16
90%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 43 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China Germany Ghana Greece South Korea The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Host family program Other |
Carol Sandke
International Student Advisor
704 894-2497
casandke@davidson.edu
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