What makes Davidson different
- The Honor Code. Take-home tests and unproctored, self-scheduled final exams, built on trust.
- No-loan aid. Davidson admits domestic students without regard to ability to pay and meets full need without loans.
- Study abroad. 125 programs in more than 50 countries.
What Davidson students study
The most common bachelor's degrees (class of 2024): biology (81), econometrics and quantitative economics (78), psychology (49), political science (44), computer science (32) and chemistry (24). Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
You may thrive at Davidson if…
- You value trust and an honor system.
- You want a close campus with a big city nearby.
- You're thinking about medicine, the sciences or economics.
Worth asking about
- How does the Honor Code shape daily life?
- Why does Davidson consider demonstrated interest?
How Davidson compares with other liberal arts colleges
Davidson admitted 13.4% of applicants for fall 2024 and is one of two Southern colleges in this group, with Spelman. See how these 20 liberal arts colleges compare.
FAQ
What is Davidson College's acceptance rate? 13.4% for fall 2024: 1,085 of 8,114 applicants were admitted.
Does Davidson have early decision? Yes. Davidson offers binding early decision for students whose first choice is Davidson. Source
Does Davidson require the SAT or ACT? No. Davidson made its test-optional policy permanent in 2022. This applies to students applying in 2026–27 for fall 2027. Source
Does Davidson charge out-of-state tuition? No. Davidson is private, so published tuition and fees are the same for students from any state: $64,410 a year before aid. About 68% of first-year students came from outside North Carolina.
How much is Davidson tuition per semester? About $32,205 a semester, half the published $64,410 a year, before aid.
How many students go to Davidson? About 1,900 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is Davidson known for? Its Honor Code, no-loan aid and campus near Charlotte.
How much does Davidson cost? Published tuition and fees are $64,410 a year before aid, and the total cost of attendance is $79,475. Students who received aid paid $20,035 a year on average.
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