Davidson
Davidson College · Davidson, North Carolina · Private
Davidson admitted 13% of 8,933 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1410–1500 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 92% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Davidson
Enter a score to see whether Davidson is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It admits 13% of applicants, so it’s a reach for everyone, even with perfect scores.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 29% (358 of 1,232), compared with 13% for all applicants.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
1,968 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 953 took it, and 28 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Davidson rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Recommendations
- Character
Important
- Essay
Considered
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Interview
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.85 GPA. 80% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $79,475 a year. After grants, students paid $26,510 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
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