About Davidson College
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
1,843
Website
www.davidson.edu/Accreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Presbyterian Church (USA)
On Campus Housing
Yes
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).
Rankings
As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. Considered one of the best publications when it comes to ranking universities, Forbes has placed Davidson College at the 48th position on the latest list of top colleges. However, it is to be noted that the rankings are decided based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.
Admissions
Application Deadline
2nd Jan
Acceptance Rate
19%
SAT Range
1290 - 1450
ACT Range
29 - 33
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
The university is selective in taking in students. Moreover, admission to DC is difficult. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $50. The SAT score in the range of 1310-1485 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. A candidate, in order to take admission to Davidson College, must score 31 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 30 are also given admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 405 N. Main Street, Davidson, North Carolina 28035, or call (704) 894-2000.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$26,565
Average Annual Cost
$50,938
Books And Supplies
$1,000
Other Fees
$509
Room And Board
$14,372
Budget For Other Expenses
$1,775
Total One Year Cost
$68,594
The next two things to keep in mind before applying to DC are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $70,744. The average annual tuition cost ($53,166), books and supplies ($1,000), room and boarding ($14,803), and budget for other expenses ($1,775) are all included in this cost. For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
95%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$953
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Political Science and Government
70 Graduates
Biology, General
68 Graduates
Economics
54 Graduates
Psychology, General
50 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
44 Graduates
Mathematics
27 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
25 Graduates
History
23 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
23 Graduates
Chemistry
19 Graduates
Physics
15 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
12 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
11 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
9 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
7 Graduates
Sociology
7 Graduates
Anthropology
6 Graduates
Music
6 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
5 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
5 Graduates
Philosophy
5 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
4 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
4 Graduates
Area Studies
3 Graduates
East Asian Languages, Literatures,...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
1,843
Socio-Economic Diversity
15%
Part-time
N/A
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$76,036 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 100% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
Yes
Freshmen Live on Campus
100%
Undergrads in College Housing
94%
Averege Housing Cost
$7,315/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $7,057/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$7,057/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Wildcats
School Colors
red and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Pioneer Football League
Total Male Athletes
309
Total Female Athletes
220
Intramural Sports
5
Sports Club
21
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The college offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $14,803 per year. The students at Davidson College have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $7,057 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the college has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The college has enrolled around 51% male and 49% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,500/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$58,900/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$125 - 202
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$40,113
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,763
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$5,798
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$38,125
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$58,627
$30K - $48K
$57,889
$48K - $75K
$56,816
$75K - $110K
$46,566
> $110K
$22,723
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$356,376
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$6,058,930
The financial aid department of Davidson College helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average federal grant that comes from the college is around $5,323, whereas the financial aid is $39,648. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $5,054 as well as institutional aid worth $39,648. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Davidson College amount to $356,376 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $6,058,930.
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