Davidson College
2022-23
The 2022-23 Common Data Set for Davidson College — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. This archive discovered the file on Apr 19, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
SCORECARD
$81,400
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
91%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$17,379
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$18,688
federal loans only
FSA
5%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
444numbers from this report.
General Information
7 TABLESIf yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.davidson.edu/offices-and-services/institutional-research/common-data-set
Name of College/University:Davidson College
Street Address Line 1:Box 5000
CityDavidson
StateNC
Zip28035-5000
Main Phone Number (Area Code)704
Main Phone Number:894-2000
WWW Home Page Address:www.davidson.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):704
Admissions Phone Number:894-2230
Admissions Email Address:admission@davidson.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/apply
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Private (nonprofit)
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.davidson.edu/offices-and-services/center-student-diversity-and-inclusion
Bachelor'sX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESB1 undergraduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 1927 |
B1 graduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
B1 overall enrollment
Institution-wide full-time, part-time, and total enrollment by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total full-time students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total part-time students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Grand total all students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 1927 |
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 60 | 189 | 193 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 57 | 187 | 187 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 39 | 123 | 123 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 316 | 1193 | 1193 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 26 | 102 | 102 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 35 | 103 | 103 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 8 | 22 | 23 |
| Total | 542 | 1922 | 1927 |
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | Not reported |
| Associate degrees | Not reported |
| Bachelor's degrees | 466 |
| Postbachelor's certificates | Not reported |
| Master's degrees | Not reported |
| Post-master's certificates | Not reported |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | Not reported |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | Not reported |
| Doctoral degrees, other | Not reported |
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 66 | 43 | 405 | 514 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final cohort | 66 | 43 | 405 | 514 |
| Completed in less than four years | 35 | 355 | 450 | 0.87548638 |
| Completed in less than five years | 2 | 1 | 16 | 19 |
| Completed in less than six years | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total completers | 62 | 36 | 373 | 471 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 94% | 84% | 92% | 92% |
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 70 | 50 | 390 | 510 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final cohort | 70 | 50 | 390 | 510 |
| Completed in less than four years | 57 | 40 | 342 | 439 |
| Completed in less than five years | 6 | 2 | 7 | 15 |
| Completed in less than six years | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Total completers | 63 | 42 | 352 | 457 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 90% | 84% | 90% | 90% |
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | Not reported |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | 94% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
8 TABLESC1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown sex | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3066 | 3413 | Not reported | 6,479 |
| Admitted | 508 | 590 | Not reported | 1,098 |
| Enrolled | 249 | 293 | Not reported | 542 |
| Enrolled full-time | 249 | 293 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 0 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
Wait List
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?Yes
Total academic units16
English4
Mathematics3
Science2
Foreign language2
Social studies2
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Yes | — | — | — |
| Class rank | — | — | Yes | — |
| Academic GPA | — | — | Yes | — |
| Standardized test scores | — | — | Yes | — |
| Application essay | — | Yes | — | — |
| Recommendations | Yes | — | — | — |
| Interview | — | — | — | Yes |
| Extracurricular activities | — | Yes | — | — |
| Talent or ability | — | Yes | — | — |
| Character and personal qualities | Yes | — | — | — |
| First generation | — | — | — | Yes |
| Alumni relation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Geographical residence | — | — | — | Yes |
| State residency | — | — | — | Yes |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | — | — | — | Yes |
| Volunteer work | Yes | — | — | — |
| Work experience | — | — | — | Yes |
| Level of applicant interest | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Entrance Exams
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | 1360 | 1430 | 1490 |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 670 | 710 | 740 |
| SAT math | 680 | 720 | 760 |
| ACT composite | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| ACT math | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT English | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80060
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69938
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-5992
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80065
SAT Math: 600-69932
SAT Math: 500-5993
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160069
SAT Composite: 1200-139929
SAT Composite: 1000-11992
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-3686
ACT Composite: 24-2913
ACT Composite: 18-231
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class69
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class94
Percent in top half of high school graduating class99
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class1
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:27
Percent who had GPA of 4.033
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9936
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7425
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.495
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.241
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.82
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:100
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month1
Application closing date (fall): Day10
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)No
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESD2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 56 | 69 | Not reported | 125 |
| Admitted | 11 | 16 | Not reported | 27 |
| Enrolled | 8 | 8 | Not reported | 16 |
Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
SpringX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):3.30
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Consideration is given to specific courses taken and grades received, in addition to freshman entrance requirements. Minimum of 1 full year at prior college before matriculating as transfer student.
Fall Closing Date: Month4
Spring Closing Date: Month11
Fall Notification Date: Month6
Spring Notification Date: Month12
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:CDS-D Page 16 Common Data Set 2021-2022 Consideration is given to specific courses taken and grades received, in addition to freshman entrance requirements. Minimum of 1 full year at prior college before matriculating as transfer student.
Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:2
Fall Closing Date:Day1
Spring Closing Date: Day1
Fall Notification Date: Day15
Spring Notification Date: Day1
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:16
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:course
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:16
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:course
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:16
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-D Page 17 Common Data Set 2021-2022
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESCross-registrationX
Double majorX
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Other (specify):X
Specify:Visiting student program with Howard University and Morehouse College; Dean Rusk program
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
Physical EducationX
Intensive writingX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Describe:Cultural Diversity, Justice/Equality/Community
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)80%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing100%
Percent who live off campus or commute0%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)78%
Percent of males who join fraternities28%
Percent of females who join sororities50%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing93%
Percent who live off campus or commute7%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Symphony orchestraX
YearbookX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Cooperative housingX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://davidson.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 59510 | 59510 |
| Tuition: in-district | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: out-of-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | 790 | 540 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | Not reported | Not reported |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
Minimum5
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
| Measure | Residents | Commuters living at home | Commuters not living at home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and supplies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food and housing total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation | 450 | 175 | 450 |
| Other expenses | 1325 | 1325 | 1325 |
Financial Aid
9 TABLESAcademic Year2022-2023 estimated
Federal$2,168,653
Federal$425,072
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree-seeking undergraduates | 542 | 1922 | Not reported |
| Applied for need-based aid | 371 | 1233 | Not reported |
| Determined to have financial need | 295 | 994 | Not reported |
| Awarded any aid | 295 | 993 | Not reported |
| Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid | 293 | 989 | Not reported |
| Awarded need-based self-help aid | 174 | 616 | Not reported |
| Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid | 113 | 283 | Not reported |
| Need fully met | 295 | 993 | Not reported |
| Average percentage of need met | 100 | 100 | Not reported |
| Average financial aid package | 57439 | 56910 | Not reported |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant | 52871 | 52898 | Not reported |
| Average need-based self-help award | 2253 | 2303 | Not reported |
| Average need-based loan | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
H5 student loans
Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
| Measure | Number in class | Percent of class | Average per borrower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any loan program | 99 | 22 | 23409 |
| Federal loan programs | 96 | 21 | 14976 |
| Institutional loan programs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| State loan programs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Private student loans | 17 | 4 | 51751 |
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$5,814,010
CSS ProfileX
Other (specify):X
Specify:Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement; corporate tax return and/or noncustodial parent tax return (if applicable); parent and student tax returns and W -2 forms.
FAFSAX
Noncustodial ProfileX
Other (specify):X
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
AthleticsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
AcademicsX
ArtX
AthleticsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESI1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 202 | 6 | 208 |
| Members of minority groups | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| Females | 100 | 2 | 102 |
| Males | 102 | 4 | 106 |
| Nonresidents | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | 194 | 6 | 200 |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Unknown or other highest degree | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio9
based on ____ students1,927
and ____ faculty205
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 92 | Not reported |
| 10-19 students | 92 | Not reported |
| 20-29 students | 147 | Not reported |
| 30-39 students | 96 | Not reported |
| 40-49 students | 45 | Not reported |
| 50-99 students | 3 | Not reported |
| 100+ students | 1 | Not reported |
| Total | 0 | Not reported |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLESJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | 4% |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 6% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 4% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 5% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 12% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 4% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 28% |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | 4% |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 4% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 11% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 30% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 4% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% |
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