Davidson College
Davidson College seeks out intellectually curious students who are committed to developing their talents for lives of leadership and service. Small classes enable our renowned faculty to work closely with students, engaging them directly in original research and creative work across the arts, sciences, social sciences, and humanities. In the classroom and beyond, Davidson cultivates students' compassion, creativity, resilience, and moral courage. We develop these values in a community founded on trust as articulated by the Honor Code and on free, unfettered inquiry.
Accepts first-year applicationsSouthPrivateSuburbanSmall (2,000 and under)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Communication
- Music
- Economics
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
We consider a broad range of achievement, recognizing that excellence comes in many forms. Our admission process values academic preparation (courses and grade performance), writing, co-curricular involvement, and the ability to contribute to our community. Davidson is test-optional for all admission and scholarship programs. First-year students may learn more about specific admission requirements on our web site.
Transfer
We welcome students transferring to Davidson from other colleges or universities for the fall and spring semesters. The application deadline for the spring semester is November 1, with notification of decisions in late November. The application deadline the fall semester is April 1, with notification of decisions by early June.
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Additional information
We proudly stand as one of only two dozen schools in the United States that admit domestic students and permanent residents without regard for their family’s ability to pay, meet 100 percent of calculated need for all students, and do so without loans in their aid package. About 51 percent of our students receive need-based aid, and 70 percent receive aid from some source.
Visit us
Visiting our campus is the best way to discover Davidson. Walk the brick pathways with current students, eat a meal on campus, attend classes, gain a better understanding of our academic and extracurricular opportunities, talk with faculty, and just explore. In addition to your tour, our admission staff is available to help refine your understanding of the Davidson experience. You'll get better acquainted with admission policies, the college application process, and financial aid.
Our focus on talents and capacities—writing and speaking clearly, analyzing complex problems from multiple perspectives, working collaboratively to formulate approaches to unsolvable problems, compassion, resilience, self-discipline, and moral courage—is one of our greatest strengths. At the same time, the specific subjects, programs, and methods through which we develop these talents change over time—in light of the changing economy and world.