At a glance
Average net price
$17,379
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
91.1%
Admission rate
13%
Undergrad size
1,867
In-state tuition
$64,410
Out-of-state tuition
$64,410
Cost of attendance
$79,475
Median earnings (10y)
$81,400
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,469
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 94.6%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (40%), social sciences (38%), humanities & arts (21%).
- STEM40%
- Humanities & arts21%
- Social sciences38%
- Social sciences27.0%~504 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences17.3%~322 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology9.7%~181 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~145 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science6.3%~119 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics4.6%~85 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~85 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication3.8%~70 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~67 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English3.4%~63 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~56 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~52 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~44 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History2.4%~44 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education0.6%~11 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
32 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 144 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 138 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 131 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 88 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 59 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 53 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 51 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Undergraduate certificate | — | $41,099 | — |
| Biology, General. | Undergraduate certificate | — | — | $19,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Undergraduate certificate | — | $34,292 | $18,500 |
| Economics. | Undergraduate certificate | — | $60,797 | $22,625 |
| Political Science and Government. | Undergraduate certificate | — | $42,752 | $19,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Davidson College
Davidson College is a mid-sized institution located in Davidson, North Carolina, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,867 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Davidson College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,379 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $64,410 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $79,475 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 91.1%, a strong completion outcome. 94.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $81,400 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Davidson College confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (40% of credentials), social sciences (38% of credentials), humanities & arts (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Davidson College accepts 13% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,469.
Location & campus
Set in Davidson, North Carolina (suburb), Davidson College draws students from across North Carolina and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Davidson College
Q.How much does Davidson College cost?
The average net price at Davidson College is $17,379 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $79,475.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Davidson College?
Davidson College has a 6-year graduation rate of 91.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Davidson College?
Davidson College admits 13% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Davidson College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Davidson College graduate earns $81,400 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Davidson College?
Published tuition is $64,410 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Davidson College located?
Davidson College is located in Davidson, North Carolina (ZIP 28035).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Davidson College at their official website.