Madeline Dierauf ’25
Madeline Dierauf ’25

Opportunity for All

More than three-quarters of Davidson College's students graduate with no debt. That is possible because of the endowment funding to our financial aid and external funding, such as Pell Grants.
Financial Wellness
Prof. Julio Ramirez
Prof. Julio Ramirez

Groundbreaking Research

Davidson prepares graduates for real-world leadership roles through faculty-guided projects and individualized research, empowering them to become mentors for the next generation.
Research Opportunities
Mikayla Binter ’20
Mikayla Binter ’20

Arts That Inspire

At Davidson, our focus is on collaborating across the arts and sciences, creating a transdisciplinary approach to learning for all students.
Arts at Davidson
Andrew Ashur ’19
Andrew Ashur ’19

Respectful Dialogue

Rooted in a tradition of healthy debate and civil discourse, Davidson College produces leaders who meet across differences and find mutual understanding in a polarized society.
The Institute for Public Good

We are a public good.

"The very act of creating a college that values freedom of expression, diverse viewpoints, and mutual respect is itself a public good, serving not only Davidson, but our wider society."

Douglas Hicks '90
President, Davidson College

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Belk Scholars Senior Sendoff dinner

Our Community

Students from all backgrounds learn from, and alongside, each other. Faculty challenge you as they share your dreams. A community equally driven and kind.

Student Experience
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Admission & Financial Aid

Ranked among America's most selective colleges, Davidson is proud to stand as one of only two dozen schools in the country that admit students regardless of their family’s ability to pay, meet 100 percent of calculated need, and do so without loans in their aid package. We're here to help as you navigate the admission and financial aid process.

100%
of Calculated Financial Need Is Met
Financial Aid

Featured Davidson News

Read the stories of our students, alumni, faculty and community members.

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ChatGPA: Honor Councils Nationwide Navigate AI and Cheating

As colleges wrestle with the use of AI in the classroom, more than 60 student honor council members and advisers from 18 colleges and universities gathered on Davidson College’s campus to discuss AI, cheating, campus culture and more.