Davidson College, which is located in Davidson, NC is a private, Presbyterian Church (USA) university. Davidson College covers an area of 2 km2. The foundation of Davidson College was laid down in the year 1837. Keeping the pursuit of research, innovation, and excellence at the center, Davidson College has been imparting quality education to its students. The motto of the varsity is Alenda Lux Ubi Orta Libertas (Latin) and its official colors are black and red. At Davidson College, the total enrolment stands at 1,837. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 201 faculty. Around 100% of the students are 24 and under at Davidson College. Shedding some light on gender distribution at DC, around 49% of the students are females and 51% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 183 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Patricia Cornwell (Crime writer, Journalist), Woodrow Wilson (Politician, Historian), William Styron (Novelist, Screenwriter), and Jana (Singer-songwriter, Author). The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. At DC, 21 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools). The total endowment of the Davidson College is around $919 million (2019).
