Tuition (in-state)$62,000
Student : faculty9:1
Acceptance15%
Enrollment2,000
Walk score55
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Education
| Programs | Economics, political science, biology, psychology, English |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 93% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Seminar-style classes taught by faculty; no graduate teaching assistants. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $62,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $62,000 |
| Room and board | $17,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 9:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty teach all first-year courses. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 93%
Location and walk score
55/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons; warm summers and cool winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Lake Norman
- Main Street Davidson
- Charlotte 20 miles south
Graduate degrees
- No graduate degrees
- undergraduate only
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$62,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months89%
Career servicesBetty and B. Frank Matthews II Center for Career Development
Top employers of recent graduates
- Deloitte
- Bank of America
- Wells Fargo
- Teach For America
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
80%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Matthews Center summer internship grants
- Davidson in Washington
- Davidson Impact Fellows
Alumni
| Living alumni | 25,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Graduate and professional school, finance, education, nonprofits |
Notable graduates
- Stephen Curry
- Woodrow Wilson
- Patricia Cornwell
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Atlantic 10 |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Davidson Trust100% of need met, no loans · Deadline: Jan 6
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