DAVIDSON COLLEGE
- 102 N. Main Street
- Davidson, NC 28035
- OPEID College Code: 00291800
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- General Phone: (704) 894-2000
- President: Thomas W. Ross, Sr.
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 1,743
- College Mascot: Wildcats
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Davidson College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- Presbyterian Church (Usa)
- Website
- www.davidson.edu

- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
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- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,098 | 2,396 | 4,494 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 586 (28%) | 599 (25%) | 1,185 (26%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 237 (40%) | 254 (42%) | 491 (41%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 441 | 90% |
| ACT ® Exam | 218 | 44% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 630 | 730 |
| SAT ® Math | 630 | 710 |
| SAT ® Writing | 640 | 720 |
| ACT ® Composite | 28 | 32 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 64%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 16% | 11% | 16% | 57% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,984 | $6,381 | $3,810 | $24,067 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number in Repayment | 107 | 101 | 193 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $35,124 | $33,479 | $31,794 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $35,124 | $33,479 | $31,794 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $35,124 | $33,479 | $31,794 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,906 | $9,471 | $9,020 |
| Other Expenses | $1,775 | $1,775 | $1,706 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $47,805 | $45,725 | $43,520 |
| In-State | $47,805 | $45,725 | $43,520 |
| Out of State | $47,805 | $45,725 | $43,520 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $36,124 | $34,479 | $32,794 |
| In-State | $36,124 | $34,479 | $32,794 |
| Out of State | $36,124 | $34,479 | $32,794 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $36,124 | $34,479 | $32,794 |
| In-State | $36,124 | $34,479 | $32,794 |
| Out of State | $36,124 | $34,479 | $32,794 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Bachelor | |
|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | |
| Biology Degree | 32 |
| English Language and Literature | |
| English Language and Literature Degree | 45 |
| Foreign Languages and Literature | |
| French Language and Literature Degree | 5 |
| German Language and Literature Degree | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature Degree | 26 |
| Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree | 8 |
| History | |
| History Degree | 53 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree | 12 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | |
| Mathematics Degree | 15 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | |
| Philosophy Degree | 4 |
| Religious Studies Degree | 14 |
| Physical Sciences | |
| Chemistry Degree | 10 |
| Physics Degree | 5 |
| Psychology | |
| Psychology Degree | 43 |
| Social Sciences | |
| Anthropology Degree | 9 |
| Economics Degree | 46 |
| Political Science Degree | 65 |
| Sociology Degree | 9 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |
| Art History Degree | - |
| Drama Degree | 8 |
| Music Degree | 7 |
| Art Studies Degree | 12 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,743 Undergraduate: 1,743
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 856 Female: 887
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 856 Female: 887
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,743 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,743 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 62 | 4% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 107 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 23 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 864 | 50% |
| Ages 20-21 | 751 | 43% |
| Ages 22-24 | 104 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 804 | 717 | 87 |
| Faculty Status | 175 | 170 | 5 |
| Tenured Faculty | 135 | 135 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 175 | 164 | 11 |
| Primarily Instruction | 175 | 164 | 11 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 38 | 38 | - |
| Other Professionals | 269 | 247 | 22 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 322 | 268 | 54 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 123 | 98 | 25 |
| Skilled Crafts | 29 | 29 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 151 | 124 | 27 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $93,021 (164) | $96,738 (102) | $86,906 (62) |
| Professor | $110,387 (86) | $112,237 (60) | $106,118 (26) |
| Associate Professor | $81,657 (52) | $81,402 (29) | $81,979 (23) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,115 (23) | $59,418 (13) | $58,721 (10) |
| Instructor | $52,500 (1) | - (-) | $52,500 (1) |
| Lecturer | $51,941 (2) | - (-) | $51,941 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $93,021 (164) | $96,738 (102) | $86,906 (62) |
| Professor | $110,387 (86) | $112,237 (60) | $106,118 (26) |
| Associate Professor | $81,657 (52) | $81,402 (29) | $81,979 (23) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,115 (23) | $59,418 (13) | $58,721 (10) |
| Instructor | $52,500 (1) | - (-) | $52,500 (1) |
| Lecturer | $51,941 (2) | - (-) | $51,941 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,891,635 | $1,339,220 | $1,552,415 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 46% | 54% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 414 | 263 | 151 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 410 | 259 | 151 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| All Track Combined | 61 | 34 | 27 |
| Field Hockey | 20 | - | 20 |
| Football | 100 | 100 | - |
| Golf | 9 | 9 | - |
| Lacrosse | 22 | - | 22 |
| Soccer | 50 | 26 | 24 |
| Swimming and Diving | 43 | 20 | 23 |
| Tennis | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Wrestling | 16 | 16 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $80,662 | $62,607 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $21,214 | $23,744 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 52 | 32 | 20 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Field Hockey | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 97%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 91% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 88% |
| Female | 93% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 77% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 86% |
| Asian | 91% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| White | 93% |
| Unknown | 69% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009