Davidson College
Davidson, NC
13.4%
Acceptance Rate
$64,410
Avg Cost (In-State)
$64,410
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
91.5%
Graduation Rate
1,867
Total Enrollment
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Davidson College, at a glance
Graduation rate is the standard federal 6-year completion rate (students often take longer than four years). Earnings & selectivity rankings are computed across every US college in our catalog. Figures from College Scorecard / IPEDS; sticker cost is before financial aid.
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 5
Early Deadline
November 15 (Early Decision I and Early Decision II: January 5)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
2
Interview
Available
Essays: Common Application personal essay required; one supplemental essay asking why Davidson
Note: Interview strongly recommended; counselor recommendation required in addition to two teacher recommendations
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$30,183
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$36,337
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
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Tactics that apply here
Things you can do that most families don't know about.
Early Action priority deadlines unlock the biggest merit pools
~$15k valueAt many public universities, applying by the EA deadline (Nov 1) instead of regular (Feb 1) decides whether you're considered for the top merit awards.
Who it helps: Students with their applications ready by November of senior year, especially those targeting merit-rich publics.
How to use: List each target school's EA deadline (commonly Nov 1, sometimes Oct 15 or Dec 1). Submit complete applications + test scores by then. Confirm merit-scholarship deadlines separately — some require a different priority date or supplemental essay.
Source ↗File FAFSA the day it opens
~$5k valueMost schools award state and institutional aid first-come-first-served from a fixed pool. Filing FAFSA in October beats filing in February by thousands.
Who it helps: Every student applying for need-based aid, but especially families relying on state grants or institutional aid.
How to use: Set a calendar reminder for the FAFSA opening date (currently Oct 1 most years; Dec 1 in the 2024-25 transition year). Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to auto-fill tax info. Submit even if you have to estimate; corrections are easy.
Source ↗CSS Profile is required by 200+ private schools — separate from FAFSA
Most selective private colleges use the CSS Profile in addition to FAFSA. It costs $25 + $16/school and reaches deeper into family finances than FAFSA does.
Who it helps: Any student applying to a private 4-year with significant institutional aid needs.
How to use: Check the CSS Profile school list for each of your target colleges. Open the app at cssprofile.collegeboard.org as soon as it opens (early Oct). Submit ahead of each school's earliest priority date — often before the FAFSA deadline.
Source ↗Scholarships
Scholarships you may qualify for.
North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship (ELS)
Up to $3,200/year at UNC schools
stateNC residents attending UNC system schools with financial need (EFC of $5,846 or less).
Deadline: Varies by institution (apply via FAFSA)
Learn more ↗UNC Morehead-Cain Scholarship
Full cost of attendance + 4 summer enrichment programs
universityTop ~70 UNC incoming freshmen via nomination. One of the most prestigious U.S. merit scholarships.
Deadline: Nominated by HS via October 17
Learn more ↗UNC Carolina Covenant
Debt-free degree for low-income families
universityAdmitted UNC students from families at or below 200% federal poverty level (~$60k for family of 4).
Deadline: FAFSA + CSS Profile
Learn more ↗NC Need-Based Scholarship (Privates)
Up to ~$11,000/year (sliding scale)
stateNC residents at NC private 4-year colleges with documented financial need.
Deadline: FAFSA + school
Learn more ↗NC Community College Grant
Up to $2,800/year
stateNC residents at NC community colleges with EFC up to $5,250.
Deadline: FAFSA
Learn more ↗National YoungArts Week
Up to $10,000 + Presidential Scholar nomination
activityYoungArts winners invited to Miami for masterclasses and performances with top artists.
Deadline: By invitation after YoungArts application
Learn more ↗Pat Tillman Foundation Tillman Scholar Program
Avg $10,000/year (varies)
militaryActive-duty service members, veterans, and military spouses pursuing graduate / professional degrees; leadership + service.
Deadline: February
Learn more ↗NAEF (North America Scholastic Esports Federation) Scholarship
Up to $5,000
nationalHigh school esports competitors participating in NAEF-affiliated leagues.
Deadline: April
Learn more ↗YoungArts Foundation
Up to $10,000 cash + mentorship
activityStudents ages 15–18 (or grades 10–12) in visual, literary, or performing arts.
Deadline: October 11
Learn more ↗Net price by income
What it actually costs your family.
Average net price (tuition, fees, room/board minus grant aid) by household income tier, AY 2023–24. Source: IPEDS NPRC1.
| Household income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $9,497 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $5,354 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $6,759 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $18,616 |
| $110,001+ | $42,346 |
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Round-by-round
Acceptance rates by application round.
The single overall 13.4% rate hides a 2–4x gap between ED and RD at most selective schools. Class of 2027 cycle.
Early Decision I
40%
acceptance
ED edgeEarly Decision II
30%
acceptance
ED edgeRegular Decision
14%
acceptance
Overall ~17%.
Source ↗Regular Decision
13.37%
acceptance
Bulk-imported from College Scorecard (admission_rate.overall). Deadline/notification dates are typical RD defaults; revise as needed.
Source ↗Class profile
Who actually goes here.
From the most recent Common Data Set and IPEDS.
13.0%
% Pell-eligible
Federal Pell grant recipients
13.0%
% first-generation
First in family to attend college
19.0%
% in-state
Residents of the college's home state
18.0%
% URM
Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native combined
41.0%
Yield rate
Share of admitted students who enroll
96.0%
1st-to-2nd year retention
Freshmen who return as sophomores
93.0%
6-year grad rate
Graduate within 150% normal time
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