Davidson

Davidson College

Davidson
#928 / #271
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#36
Most Desirable School
US liberal arts college in Davidson, North Carolina

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About Davidson College

According to Wikipedia, Davidson College is a private liberal arts college in Davidson, North Carolina. It was established in 1837 by the Concord Presbytery and named after Revolutionary War general William Lee Davidson, who was killed at the nearby Battle of Cowan's Ford.

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Davidson College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
6,47917%92%142532

How Much Does Davidson College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$57,340
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$7,547
30K - 48K$10,011
48K - 75K$9,719
75K - 110K$15,671
110K+$41,495

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Davidson College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Davidson College, then you can expect to earn an average of $71,100 per year.

Davidson College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-Grads
2,0472,047

Where is Davidson College?

Davidson College is located at 405 N. Main Street, Davidson NC 28035

How Safe is Davidson College?

Davidson College has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Davidson has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Davidson College Known For?

Davidson College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Davidson College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Literature
#425
World Rank
#478
Historical Rank
#153
USA Rank
literature Degrees
History
#577
World Rank
#589
Historical Rank
#200
USA Rank
history Degrees
Political Science
#777
World Rank
#786
Historical Rank
#201
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Economics
#1132
World Rank
#1141
Historical Rank
#230
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Education
#1057
World Rank
#1059
Historical Rank
#262
USA Rank
education Degrees
Physics
#1246
World Rank
#1281
Historical Rank
#286
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Anthropology
#980
World Rank
#998
Historical Rank
#322
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Computer Science
#1447
World Rank
#1451
Historical Rank
#332
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Communications
#1227
World Rank
#1254
Historical Rank
#338
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Biology
#1381
World Rank
#1410
Historical Rank
#341
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Philosophy
#1130
World Rank
#1188
Historical Rank
#343
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Mathematics
#1502
World Rank
#1551
Historical Rank
#362
USA Rank
math Degrees
Chemistry
#1975
World Rank
#1993
Historical Rank
#383
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Psychology
#1100
World Rank
#1117
Historical Rank
#434
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Religious Studies
#2009
World Rank
#2035
Historical Rank
#460
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Sociology
#1724
World Rank
#1731
Historical Rank
#501
USA Rank
sociology Degrees

Who Are Davidson College's Most Influential Alumni?

Davidson College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Literature, and History. Here are some of Davidson College's most famous alumni:

William Styron
William Styron
An American novelist and essayist.
Graham Allison
Graham Allison
An American political scientist .
Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
A President of the United States from 1913 to 1921.
Tony Snow
Tony Snow
An American White House Press Secretary .
Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry
An American basketball player .
Vince Foster
An American lawyer .
Patricia Cornwell
Patricia Cornwell
An American novelist, journalist, biographer.
Thomas Marshburn
Thomas Marshburn
An American physician and NASA astronaut.
Michael R. Taylor
An American Deputy Commissioner for Foods.
Anthony Foxx
Anthony Foxx
A 17th United States Secretary of Transportation.
William R. Ferris
An American writer and scholar.
Michael Munger
An Economist.

Who Are Davidson College's Most Influential Faculty?

Gayle Coats Fulks
A Women's college basketball coach.