Davidson College was founded in 1837 as a private liberal arts college in Davidson, North Carolina. It is the first liberal arts college to be established south of the Mason-Dixon Line. The school was established by Presbyterian minister William Lee Davidson, who wanted to create an institution that would provide higher education opportunities to young men of the South. The college was initially named Concord Academy and began with just two faculty members and 16 students. Over the years, Davidson College has grown significantly, now boasting an enrollment of over 1,800 students and nearly 200 faculty members. Its academic offerings have also expanded significantly over time; today, Davidson offers more than 50 majors and minors across its various departments. Additionally, it has become home to a number of special programs such as the Center for Civic Engagement, which seeks to promote civic involvement among students both on campus and in the local community. In addition to its academic excellence, Davidson College is also known for its strong athletics program; it competes at the NCAA Division I level in numerous sports including basketball and football. It’s unique mascot—the Wildcat—is one of the most recognizable symbols in all of college sports. Today, Davidson College continues its mission of providing a world-class liberal arts education within a close-knit community environment that encourages intellectual growth and personal development.
Davidson College, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Davidson College. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Davidson College, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.
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Admissions Stats
Davidson College is a highly selective liberal arts institution located in North Carolina. Each year, the college receives nearly 10,000 applications for its 1,800 available spots. The acceptance rate for the class of 2024 was only 16%, making it one of the most competitive schools in the country. The average GPA of accepted students was 3.9 and the middle 50% SAT range was 1330-1490. For those who are accepted, Davidson offers some of the best academic resources in the nation. The student-faculty ratio is 8:1 and over 80% of classes have fewer than 20 students. Additionally, 87% of faculty members have a doctorate or terminal degree in their field which provides students with access to experts in their chosen field of study. Furthermore, Davidson has an impressive graduation rate of 92%. This number reflects not only the quality education that students receive but also how well Davidson helps its students transition to successful lives after college as well as how dedicated its faculty and staff are to ensuring each student’s success.
Fall 2022 Selectivity
| Selectivity | most selective |
| Fall 2022 acceptance rate | 29% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | 58% |
| Early action acceptance rate | N/A |
| Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students) | 26% |
Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
| Applicants | 4,088 |
| Female applicants | 2,207 |
| Male applicants | 1,881 |
| Applicants accepted | 1,205 |
| Female applicants accepted | 606 |
| Male applicants accepted | 599 |
| Freshman enrollment | 499 |
| Female freshman enrollment | 246 |
| Male freshman enrollment | 253 |
| Early decision applicants | 425 |
| Early decision applicants accepted | 247 |
| Early decision applicants enrolled | 233 |
| Early action applicants | N/A |
| Early action applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early action applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action | 47% |
Fall 2022 Wait List
| School has a wait list | Yes |
| Applicants placed on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepting place on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepted from wait list | N/A |
Fall 2022 High School Rank
| Freshman students submitting high school class standing | 39% |
Fall 2022 High School GPA
| Freshman students submitting high school GPA | 97% |
| Average high school GPA | 4.0 |
| High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range | 3.7-4 |
Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores
| Freshman students submitting SAT scores | 85% |
| SAT Critical Reading average score | 666 |
| SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range | 630-720 |
| SAT Math average score | 669 |
| SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: | 630-710 |
| SAT Writing average score | 664 |
| SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range | 620-720 |
| SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores
| Freshman students submitting ACT scores | 50% |
| Average ACT Composite score | 30 |
| ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range | 28-32 |
| ACT English 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| ACT English score breakdown | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| ACT Math score breakdown | N/A |