Davidson College
Founded 1837
President Doug Hicks (President)
Fees USD 57,456
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Davidson College is a private liberal arts college founded in 1837 in Davidson, North Carolina, north of Charlotte. Consistently ranked among the top 10 liberal arts colleges in the United States, Davidson enrolls 2,000 students and is known for its rigorous honor code (one of the oldest in the US), exceptional pre-health sciences (outstanding medical school placement), and one of the most beautiful campuses in the South. NBA star Stephen Curry is Davidson’s most famous alumnus.
Programs
- Sciences — Exceptional pre-health; top medical school placement rates nationally
- Economics — Strong quantitative economics and finance programs
- Political Science — Outstanding pre-law and public service programs
- Honor Code — Student-run honor code since 1837; unproctored exams
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~19% | Tuition: ~$57,456 | Meets 100% of need