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Davidson College is dedicated to intellectual and cultural growth in the broadest sense. Davidson prides itself on a student body made up of talented student leaders, 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:
(Updated August 2017)
Davidson welcomes students from 41 states and 23 countries to its Class of 2021.
| Applicants | 5,666 |
| Accepted | 1,141 |
| Enrolled | 523 |
| Acceptance Rate | 20.1% |
| Enrollment Yield | 45.8% |
| Early Decision Applicants | 715 |
| Early Decision Enrolled | 297 |
New SAT Middle 50%(Enrolled Students) |
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| Evidence-Based Reading & Writing | 650-730 | |
| Math | 640-730 | |
ACT Middle 50%(Enrolled Students) |
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| Composite | 30-33 | |
Class Rank |
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| Of accepted students, 85% of those reporting rank were in the top 10% of their class | ||
Secondary Schools |
| Enrolled students attended: |
| 46.6% public schools |
| 45.6% independent schools |
| 7.8% non-traditional or international schools |
Ethnic Backgrounds |
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| Black/African American | 8.2% |
| Asian American | 8.4% |
| Caucasian | 67.7% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.7% |
| International | 7.8% |
| Other or Unreported | 1.2% |
Geographic Distribution (based on high school) |
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| Mid-Atlantic | 12.8% |
| Midwest | 7.4% |
| Northeast | 21.3% |
| South | 43.6% |
| West | 7.0% |
| International | 7.8% |
Student Financial Assistance |
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| Calculated Financial Need | 51.1% of class |
| Average need-based package | $45,077 |
| Scholarship award recipients | 10.7% of class |
| Average scholarship award | $27,975 |
| Athletic aid recipients | 10.3% |
| Average athletic award | $16,470 |
