Davidson College

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2024 entering class: 8,114 applicants, 1,085 admitted (13.4%).
• Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1400–1530, ACT 31–34.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

What the university weighs in first-year admissions

• Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Recommendation(s), Character/personal qualities.
• Important: Application essay.
• Considered: Class rank, Academic GPA, Standardized test scores, Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability, Volunteer work, Work experience, Level of applicant's interest.
• Not considered: Interview, Alumni/ae relation, Geographical residence, State residency, Religious affiliation/commitment.
• Not marked by the university: First generation.
• These are the first-year admission factors the university reports for all applicants, not a separate policy for international students.

Source: Common Data Set 2025-2026, section C7 (reported by the university)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $84,260 (tuition and fees $64,410; housing and food $17,100; books and supplies $825; other expenses $1,925).
• Undergraduate application fee: $50.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at Davidson College?

Fall 2024 entering class: 8,114 applicants, 1,085 admitted (13.4%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1400–1530, ACT 31–34.

What does Davidson College consider in first-year admissions?

Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Recommendation(s), Character/personal qualities. Important: Application essay. Considered: Class rank, Academic GPA, Standardized test scores, Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability, Volunteer work, Work experience, Level of applicant's interest. Not considered: Interview, Alumni/ae relation, Geographical residence, State residency, Religious affiliation/commitment. Not marked by the university: First generation.

How much does it cost to attend Davidson College as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $84,260 (tuition and fees $64,410; housing and food $17,100; books and supplies $825; other expenses $1,925). Undergraduate application fee: $50.