Davidson, NC
Highly competitive: fewer than 15 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 18% to 14% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,982 | 1,080 | 527 | 18% |
| 2020 | 5,621 | 1,124 | 520 | 20% |
| 2021 | 6,434 | 1,145 | 547 | 18% |
| 2022 | 6,479 | 1,098 | 542 | 17% |
| 2023 | 7,347 | 1,064 | 519 | 14% |
Fall 2023 applicants
565 of 3,838 women and 499 of 3,509 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Davidson College has an acceptance rate of 14% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,064 of 7,347 applicants.
Very Selective. Highly competitive: fewer than 15 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
7,347 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 519 enrolled.
No. Davidson College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 18% to 14% — it has become more selective.