Davidson College
Davidson, NC · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 12.6% |
| Applicants | 8,931 |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1410–1500 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 31–34 |
| Avg GPA | 3.85 |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $18,127 |
| Grad rate | 92% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $81,400 |
| Source | cds · 2024 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-15 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-01-05 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-12 |
| Application fee | $50 (US) · $0 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Writing supplement | Yes |
| Test policy | never required |
| Teacher recommendations | 2 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~300 words each.
- There are just under 3,000 4-year colleges and universities in the United States. Being as specific as possible, what interests you most about Davidson College? (300 words)
- Davidson encourages students to explore curiosities in and out of the classroom. What is a topic, activity or idea that excites you? Tell us why. Examples may include hobbies, books, interactions, podcasts, movies, etc. (250-300 words)
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).