Highly selective — top graduate earnings
Davidson College is a private institution in Davidson with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1448, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
92% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $81,400 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,127.
Established
1837
Motto
Alenda Lux Ubi Orta Libertas
Mascot
Roary the Wildcat
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Atlantic 10 Conference
Division
Division I
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14%Acceptance
1448SAT Avg
1,901Students
9:1Student:Faculty
92%Grad Rate
$81,400Earnings 10yr
$18,127Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate14.5%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1448
Reading & Writing
690750
Math
670760
ACT Score Range
Composite
3134
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$60,300
Room & Board$16,400
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$75,865
Average Net Price$18,127
Median Debt at Graduation$18,688
Monthly Payment (10yr)$198
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$6,613
$30–48K$3,339
$48–75K$7,610
$75–110K$25,077
$110K+$40,503
Programs (59)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,901
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
16%
Pell Grant Recipients
17%
Race & Ethnicity
White 61%
Black 7%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 6%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 10%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate91.9%
Freshman Retention95.4%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$62,866
8 Years$71,470
10 Years$81,400
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$61,700
Men
$80,400
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Source: Wikipedia