Davidson College
A good fit for high-achieving applicants seeking a top-tier program and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $71,100 within 10 years; exceptional 91% graduation rate.
About This School
Davidson College is a private nonprofit institution located in Davidson, North Carolina with approximately 1,867 undergraduate students enrolled. Admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 13%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,379 per year. The graduation rate is 91%, and the typical graduate earns $71,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Davidson College is a private liberal arts college in Davidson, North Carolina, United States. 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.
This is a strong option for students who want a rigorous liberal arts education in a tight-knit community — a 95% freshman retention rate and 92% graduation rate signal that students who get in tend to thrive. At an average net price of $18,127/year with only $16,511 in median debt at graduation, the financial value is genuinely impressive for a highly selective school with a 14% acceptance rate. The one honest caveat: median earnings of $71,100 at 10 years are solid but not exceptional, so students expecting a direct path to high-paying careers may want to weigh that against the school's strong outcomes in grad school, public service, and medicine.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,867 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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