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.
Opportunity
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
Mikayla Binter ’20
Mikayla Binter ’20

Economic Growth

Through salaries, taxes and spending that roll across the town, the region and the state, Davidson College boosts the economy by more than $500 Million a year, according to a new study.
Economy
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.
Dialogue

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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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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Featured

‘With Their Hands, This Place Was Made’: Davidson College Dedicates Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited

Hundreds of people gathered as Davidson College dedicated With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited on Oct. 23. Renowned artist Hank Willis Thomas designed the bronze sculpture in collaboration with architectural firm Perkins&Will. It serves as a place to remember and reflect upon the enslaved individuals who helped build the college and served its students and faculty without acknowledgment.