UNIVERSITY · CDS 2022-2023
Davidson College
Davidson, NC 1,973 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
Top LACNeed-BlindHonor Code
Accept
13.4%
Yield
47.9%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1400–1530
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
695–750
SAT Math (mid 50%)
705–780
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
31–34
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTENot separately reported in CDS
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan details not yet recorded. | |||
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$68,450
Total COA
$89,940
Avg need-based aid
$55,374
Avg merit award
$15,000
Net price after avg need aid
$34,566
Davidson meets 1% of demonstrated need on average.
Named merit programs
John M. Belk Scholarship
$89,940 – $89,940 / yr (renewable)
Charles Scholarship
$89,940 – $89,940 / yr (renewable)
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Davidson's AP Policy
Davidson awards AP credit for scores of 4 or 5 on most exams. A maximum of four course credits can be earned from AP, IB, and dual enrollment combined. Some departments have specific policies regarding placement and credit.
Min score
4
Credit cap
4 credits
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
No APs selected. Click Add AP exam to start, or use the sample profile to see what a strong student might recover.
What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankImportant
- Academic GPAImportant
- Standardized test scoresConsidered
- Application EssayVery Important
- Recommendation(s)Very Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
To assist students in developing humane instincts and disciplined and creative minds for lives of leadership and service.
Distilled Themes
humane instinctsdisciplined and creative mindsleadership and service
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01They're a top-tier LAC that's genuinely looking for intellectual curiosity and a commitment to community.
- 02Essays and recommendations are huge here. They want to see the person behind the numbers.
- 03Demonstrated interest is a factor, so encourage engagement beyond just the application.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Signal a deep and genuine intellectual curiosity.
- 02Showcase a commitment to community and leadership.
- 03Highlight unique talents and personal qualities.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A generic application that doesn't show specific interest in Davidson
- Lack of demonstrated intellectual curiosity or a passive approach to learning
- Weak essays or recommendations that don't add depth to the application
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Humanities Program; Dean Rusk International Studies Program; The Davidson Trust
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Decision I
Binding
Nov 15, 2025
→ Dec 15, 2025
Early Decision II
Binding
Jan 5, 2026
→ Feb 1, 2026
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Jan 15, 2026
→ Apr 1, 2026
Early Action
Not offered
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Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
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Rolling Admission
Not offered
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2025-2026)
TrackedWeight: Considered
Davidson College considers demonstrated interest in their application process, valuing personal and direct engagement.
What they watch
- Campus visit
- Virtual info session
Coach action
Engage with Davidson's community through virtual or in-person opportunities to demonstrate your interest.
Provenance