Admission Requirements
Application Fees
Financial Aid
Contacts

Davidson welcomes talented international students as a vital part of the campus community. The student who has lived and studied abroad has much to share with the faculty and students at Davidson. We look forward to learning more about each international student through the application process.

International Information Sheet

Admission Requirements

• Prior to enrolling at Davidson, an international applicant should have completed a program of study at the secondary school level expected of a student preparing for university entrance in his or her own country.
• All applicants must take the SAT or the ACT. Test scores must be sent directly to Davidson by the testing agency.
• Non-native English speakers must provide evidence of fluency in English through writing samples and successful performance on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). TOEFL scores must be sent directly to Davidson by the testing agency.
• International applicants must submit the Certification of Finances form, which is required for issuance of an I-20 to admitted students. Please be aware of delays inherent in international mailings and be timely in the application process.

The College Board number for Davidson College is 5150.

Application Fees

NO APPLICATION FEE IS REQUIRED of international applicants. An applicant who is a U.S. citizens for whom the fee is a financial hardship may request a fee waiver from his or her guidance office.

Financial Aid

A very limited number of students who are non-U.S. citizens receive financial assistance each year. These funds vary in amount and are based on a combination of financial need and merit awards.

If you wish to apply for financial assistance from Davidson, you must complete the International Student Financial Aid Application, along with the Certification of Finances form.

International applicants may also pursue merit-based scholarship opportunities discussed in the Merit-Based Scholarships Form.

Contacts

Do not hesitate to email our office at admission@davidson.edu or call toll-free (800-768-0380) for additional information.