Financial Aid
Financial Aid questions? Click on the relevant link to schedule a call with a member of our financial aid team! We’re happy to speak with both domestic and international students and their families.
An excellent liberal arts education is one of the best investments you can make.
Domestic students and permanent residents are considered for admission at Davidson without regard for their financial resources.
Your academic potential, character, and accomplishments are the only factors considered in admission decisions–not your ability to pay the cost of attendance. About 51 percent of our students receive need-based aid, and 70 percent receive aid from some source.
The Davidson Trust
Through The Davidson Trust, we meet 100 percent of your calculated financial need entirely through grants and student employment. Our financial aid packages do not include a loan component, but you have the option of borrowing educational loans as a matter of personal choice.
Estimate Your Costs
Within the standards set by the U.S. Department of Education, we use our own formula to determine eligibility for aid. From the financial information your family provides by completing the FAFSA and the CSS Financial Aid Profile, we calculate both your expected family contribution and demonstrated need. Your financial aid award will be based on Davidson's full annual costs and a calculated contribution from you and your family.
Apply for Aid
Financial aid packages typically include a combination of grants, scholarships, and student employment. All students who wish to be considered for need-based financial aid must reapply each year.
Types of Aid
At Davidson College, 100 percent of calculated financial need is met entirely through grants and student employment. Additionally, there are several other resources families may use to help pay their share of college costs including scholarships, loans and outside resources.
Connect with Us
Our financial aid experts are happy to work with you to develop a financial aid package that will make Davidson affordable for you.