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Davidson at a Glance

Location:
Davidson, NC
Setting:
Suburban
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$36,683
Out-of-State Tuition:
$36,683
Room & Board:
$10,346
Full-Time Undergrads:
1,744
Part-Time Undergrads:
0
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.davidson.edu
Admissions Website:
www.davidson.edu/admission
Financial Aid Website:
www.davidson.edu/admission/admis_finaid.asp
Application Deadline:
January 2
Acceptance Rate:
29 %
Admission Difficulty:
Hard
Average SAT Scores:
1880–2150
Average ACT Scores:
28–32

Best Things

  • Accessible and caring faculty
  • Self-scheduled exams
  • Financial aid (grants only; no loans)
  • Spacious, newly renovated dorms
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Languages and Literature
  • English
  • English Language Studies
  • More majors . . .

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

For the majority of Davidson students, the net result of their college experience is highly favorable. Students here do occasionally get frustrated, and there is no question that each and every Davidson student has moaned about his or her workload at some point during his college career, and with good reason. Even so, most realize that the rigorous academics here are what give Davidson its tradition of excellence, and that all their hard work is, in the end, well worth the name on the diploma. Davidson is a work hard/play hard community, and there’s no question that you’ll put in some substantial hours at the library, but you can also expect to let loose on the weekends.

When assessing whether Davidson is a good school for you, it’s important to determine how the pros and cons line up with your own expectations for your college experience. Don’t come here expecting the endless beer-fest you’ll find at larger state schools like NC State because it’s not going to happen. Don’t come here expecting a student body with great ethnic diversity because you’re not going to find it. Don’t come here expecting enormous big-school facilities with endless food courts and 70,000-seat stadiums because they simply don’t exist. You will find, however, that the school personally caters everything to the needs of its 1,700 students.

What you can expect from Davidson is an outstanding community of students who respect and trust each other. You can expect a lake and a sprawling green campus disproportionately huge in comparison to the size of the student body. You’ll find a D-I athletic program, complete with a D-I-caliber sports complex that most small liberal arts colleges would drool over. You’ll find yourself face-to-face with even the most celebrated athletes on a day-to-day basis, and they’ll be headed to the library just like you. You’ll soon recognize the faces around you, and you’ll find that after a little while, few people are strangers. You can expect to have a good time drinking and partying, but it will not rule your life at college. You can expect some good-looking guys and some good-looking girls, with intelligence to boot. Most of all, you can expect top-notch academics, taught by top-notch professors in top-notch facilities, which all contribute to an interactive and personal learning experience that’s simply unparalleled.

There’s a lot to look forward to at Davidson. And, as you’ll find when you graduate, even more to look back on.

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Campus Dining at Davidson College

slavaxc

History '15

4.6
A

Food Okay

Availability of food at different hours isn't great

May 14, 2012

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Athletics at Davidson College

elbunzey

English '12

3.1
B-

Not the Best

Athletics aren't the main focus on campus. I do miss a good football game, but out basketball is pretty decent.

Apr 13, 2012

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Facilities at Davidson College

elbunzey

English '12

4.6
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Gorgeous Campus

Campus is gorgeous. I wish the gym was a little bigger though.

Apr 13, 2012

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User rating for Davidson College is 3.5 out of 5 based on 317 user reviews.

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