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Davidson College is in Davidson, NC. Davidson is a large suburb. The school is classified as a Presbyterian Church (USA) college. Davidson College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Davidson College offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include mathematics, science, and liberal arts.
Not all applicants to Davidson College are accepted. Just 28% of applicants in 2007 were accepted at the school. The top quarter of students at Davidson College scored at least 723 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 640 to 713 in 2007.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at Davidson College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 1,674 students study at Davidson College (in 2007).
The school offers a real campus feel. Davidson College makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Pioneer Football League and Southern Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Davidson College
102 N. Main Street
Davidson, NC 28035
General Phone: (704) 894-2000
http://www.davidson.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 292 | English, history, political science, economics, Spanish language, sociology, anthropology, Classical languages, ... |
| Science | 75 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 30 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 21 | religion, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 15 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
| Fine Arts | 0 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for Davidson College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 449 | 26 |
In 2007, Davidson College had a total enrollment of 1,674 students (1,674 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 49% |
| 20-21 | 44% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 20% |
| Georgia | 6% |
| Florida | 6% |
| New York | 6% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Virginia | 6% |
| Texas | 5% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| South Carolina | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
Davidson College offers campus housing for 1,560 of its 1,674 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Davidson, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,080 | 1,152 | 28% | 483 | 42% |
| Men | 1,780 | 573 | 32% | 235 | 41% |
| Women | 2,300 | 579 | 25% | 248 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 630 | 723 |
| SAT Math | 640 | 713 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 32 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 40% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,794 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,794 |
| Room and board | $ 9,020 |
| Room charge | $ 4,763 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,257 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,706 |
Financial Aid:
Davidson College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 291800)
Davidson College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 86 | 40 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 62 | $111,804 | 19 | $112,942 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 27 | $84,502 | 21 | $86,140 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $64,927 | 16 | $69,584 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $51,625 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 106 | $97,332 | 61 | $87,412 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pioneer Football League |
| Basketball | Southern Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Conference |
| Track | Southern Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | 27 | 43 |
| Basketball | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Track | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Baseball | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 19 | 31 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Latin Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Davidson College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Option to study abroad On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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