Davidson College
Davidson, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor degree-granting
Located in Davidson, North Carolina, Davidson College is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,867 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $81,400 ten years after enrollment, which is 100% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 91.5%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $18,688, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.36x. The average net price after financial aid is $17,379 per year. The most popular programs include Biology, Economics, Political Science, Computer Science, and Clinical Psychology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$81,400
Graduation Rate
91.5%
Median Debt
$18,688
Average Net Price
$17,379
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.17x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.36x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,867
Admission Rate
13.4%
Average SAT
1469
Retention Rate
94.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$64,410
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,410
Pell Grant Rate
17.6%
Federal Loan Rate
8.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$9,497
Income $30K–$48K
$5,354
Income $48K–$75K
$6,759
Income $110K+
$42,346
Student Demographics
Women
46.1%
White
60.4%
Black
6.9%
Hispanic
11.1%
Asian
5.3%
Two or More Races
4.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
83.9%
Accreditations
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (34)
Bachelor (25)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | Not reported | 78 |
| Economics | Not reported | 69 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 67 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 54 |
| Clinical Psychology | Not reported | 51 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 26 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 26 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 24 |
| History | Not reported | 23 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 22 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 20 |
| Area Studies | Not reported | 17 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 17 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 17 |
| Communications | Not reported | 14 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 11 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 9 |
| Physics | Not reported | 9 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 7 |
| Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Religion | Not reported | 6 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 6 |
| Music | Not reported | 6 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Not reported | 5 |
| Middle Eastern Languages | Not reported | 5 |
Undergraduate Certificate (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | $60,000 | Not reported |
| Psychology | $64,714 | Not reported |
| Economics | $101,310 | Not reported |
| Political Science | $101,438 | Not reported |
| Sociology | $60,959 | Not reported |
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Film | Bachelor | 2 |
| East Asian Languages | Bachelor | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor | 2 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges
- Highest Earning Colleges in North Carolina
- Lowest Debt Colleges in North Carolina
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in North Carolina
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in North Carolina
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