Class of 2023 Profile
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.
In 90 Seconds: The Davidson Class of 2023
Faculty and admission personnel work together to select students for admission. The selection process is composed of three major elements:
- the evaluation of academic performance and potential
- the assessment of personal qualities
- the recognition of outstanding interests, achievements, and activities
Davidson's Class of 2023
(Updated July, 30 2019)
Davidson welcomes students from 41 states and 18 countries to its Class of 2023.
| Applicants | 5,973 |
| Accepted | 1,091 |
| Enrolled | 528 |
| Acceptance Rate | 18.27% |
| Enrollment Yield | 48.3% |
| Early Decision Applicants | 712 |
| Early Decision Enrolled | 338 |
SAT Middle 50%
(Enrolled Students)
| Evidence-Based Reading & Writing | 650-720 |
| Math | 660-750 |
ACT Middle 50%
(Enrolled Students)
| Composite | 30-33 |
Secondary Schools
Enrolled students attended:
| Public School | 45.5% |
| Independent School | 45.6% |
| Non-traditional or International | 8.9% |
Geographic Distribution
(Based on High School)
| Mid-Atlantic | 11.4% |
| Midwest | 6% |
| Northeast | 20.5% |
| South | 43.1% |
| West | 9.1% |
| International | 9.9% |
Student Financial Assistance
| Calculated Financial Need | 52.6% |
| Average need-based package | $48,677 |
| Scholarship award recipients | 8.3% |
| Average scholarship award | $30,785 |
| Athletic aid recipients | 15.4% |
| Average athletic award | $13,789 |