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UNIVERSITY · CDS 2022-2023
Davidson College
Prepared for Sample Student · Davidson, NC
Best-case 4-yr offset
$99,068
AP savings + John M. Belk Scholarship
Typical 4-yr offset
$69,128
AP + avg merit × 4 · 5% receive merit
Need-based (if eligible)
up to $221,496 / 4 yrs
Admissions Reality
13.4%
Yield 47.9% · Test Optional
Annual Sticker Cost
$89,940
Net after avg aid: $34,566
AP Tuition Saved
$9,128
4 credits · 0.3 semester(s)

Admissions Profile

SAT Total (mid 50%)
1400–1530
ACT Composite
31–34
GPA
Not reported
Decision Plans
RD

Not separately reported in CDS

Cost Breakdown

Tuition$68,450
Fees$615
Room & board$17,800
Cost of Attendance (sticker)$89,940
Average need-based aid− $55,374
Net price (avg)$34,566

Merit Scholarship Opportunity

John M. Belk Scholarship
$89,940 /yr
Charles Scholarship
$89,940 /yr

AP Investment & Return

Based on Davidson's AP credit policy (min score 4, capped at 4 credits).

Edit AP profile
Calculus BC
+2 credits · $4,564
5
Chemistry
+1 credits · $2,282
5
Biology
+2 credits · $4,564
5
English Language
+1 credits · $2,282
4
US History
+1 credits · $2,282
4
Credits
4
Sem. saved
0.3
Saved
$9,128
College Board Recognition
AP Scholar with Distinction

Average score of 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3+ on 5 or more exams.

Say to the parent

"Davidson is a place where your child will be known and mentored. The close-knit community and focus on undergraduate teaching, exemplified by programs like the Humanities Program, mean that students get a level of personal attention that's rare even among top liberal arts colleges."

Say to the student

"If you're looking for a place where you can have a real impact and be part of a community that values both intellectual and personal growth, Davidson is a great fit. It's a place where you can explore your passions, from the arts to the sciences, and be supported by a network of peers and faculty who are invested in your success."

College Admissions Co-pilot · Sourced from CDS 2022-2023 + official school financial aid & AP credit policy pagesUpdated 2026-04-22