Davidson College is dedicated to intellectual and cultural growth in the broadest sense. Davidson prides itself on a student body made up of the nation's most talented young people, chosen not only for their academic promise, but also for their character.
Faculty and admission personnel work together to select students for admission. The selection process is composed of three major elements:
- the evaluation of academic performance and potential
- the assessment of personal qualities
- the recognition of outstanding interests, achievements, and activities
Davidson's Class of 2016
(June 2012)
| *** |
MALE |
FEMALE |
TOTAL |
| Applicants |
2129 |
2641 |
4770 |
| Accepted |
592 |
593 |
1185 |
| Enrolled |
244 |
254 |
498 |
| Acceptance Rate |
24.8% |
| Enrollment Yield |
42.0% |
| Early Decision: |
Applicants |
565 |
| *** |
Enrolled |
258 |
| SAT Middle 50% |
Crit. Reading |
620-720 |
| (Accepted Students) |
Math |
640-720 |
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Writing |
620-720 |
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| ACT Middle 50% |
Composite |
29-32 |
| (Accepted Students) |
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| Class Rank: |
Of accepted students, 85%
of those reporting rank were
in the top 10% of their class |
| Secondary Schools |
| Enrolled students attended: |
| 50% public schools |
| 46% independent schools |
| 4% non-traditional or international schools |
| Ethnic Backgrounds |
| African American/Black |
8.2% |
| Asian American |
8.6% |
| Caucasian |
69.1% |
| Hispanic / Latino |
7.4% |
| International |
6.4% |
| Other or Unreported |
<1% |
| Geographic Distribution |
| Mid-Atlantic |
11.9% |
| Midwest |
9.4% |
| Northeast |
14.8% |
| Southeast |
43.5% |
| West |
13.6% |
| International |
6.8% |
| Student Financial Assistance |
| Calculated Financial Need |
45% of Class |
| Average need-based package |
$37,006 |
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| Merit-based award recipients |
12% of Class |
| Average merit-based award |
$21,745 |
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| Athletic aid recipients |
5% of Class |
| Average athletic grants in aid |
$19,786 |
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