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Class of 2030 Profile

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Davidson College is dedicated to intellectual and cultural growth in the broadest sense. 

We are committed to fostering a vibrant community of scholars, artists, athletes and changemakers chosen for their academic promise, leadership and character.

Explore a snapshot of our most recently admitted cohort. Keep in mind that no single metric defines a Davidson student; our holistic admission process values the unique background, perspectives and impact each individual brings to campus.

High Schools Attended

426
Different high schools attended worldwide
53% attended a public school 40% attended an independent school 7% attended a non-traditional or international school Public: 53% Independent: 40% Non-Trad/Intl: 7%
  • 53% attended a public school
  • 40% attended an independent school
  • 7% attended a non-traditional or international school

Geographic Distribution

South 39.6%
Northeast 15.2%
Mid-Atlantic 13.5%
West 12.9%
International 12.8%
Midwest 6.0%

Admission Data

  • Acceptance Rate: 14.2%
  • Yield Rate: 46.3%
  • Early Decision Applicants: 943
  • Early Decision Enrolls*: 304
*Early Decision enrolled numbers include QuestBridge, recruited athletes who committed to Davidson, and students who deferred their enrollment by one year.

Standardized Testing Data reflects the middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted test scores; submission is optional.

SAT
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing: 700–750
Math: 690–760
ACT
Composite: 31–34