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Davidson College is in Davidson, North Carolina. 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 science, art studies, and liberal arts.
Not all applicants to Davidson College are accepted. Just 27% of applicants in 2005 were accepted at the school. The top quarter of students at Davidson College scored at least 730 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 640 to 710 in 2005. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The Davidson College teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 1,683 students study at the school (in 2005).
Davidson College offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Davidson College can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Pioneer Football League and Southern Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help Davidson College attract student athletes.
More complete details are provided below.
Davidson College
102 N. Main Street
Davidson, NC 28035
General Phone: (704) 894-2000
Admissions Phone: (704) 894-2230
Financial Aid Phone: (704) 894-2232
http://www2.davidson.edu/index.asp
Davidson College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 280 | history, English, political science, economics, anthropology, Classical languages, sociology, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Science | 63 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 48 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 29 | religion, philosophy |
| Art Studies | 18 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Music | 3 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Davidson College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 451 | 21 |
In 2005, Davidson College had a total enrollment of 1,683 students (1,683 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 49% |
| 20-21 | 44% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 19% |
| Virginia | 8% |
| Georgia | 7% |
| Florida | 6% |
| New York | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| South Carolina | 4% |
| Tennessee | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Davidson College offers campus housing for 1,560 of its 1,683 (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 | 4,315 | 1,168 | 27% | 474 | 41% |
| Men | 2,050 | 581 | 28% | 234 | 40% |
| Women | 2,265 | 587 | 26% | 240 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 640 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 640 | 710 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 31 |
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 | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 37% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (704) 894-2230
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,667 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,667 |
| Room and board | $ 8,158 |
| Room charge | $ 4,308 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,725 |
Financial Aid:
Davidson College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 291800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (704) 894-2232
Davidson College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 51 | $95,250 | 14 | $93,574 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $74,376 | 19 | $71,858 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $59,420 | 14 | $58,037 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 8 | $39,333 | 5 | $33,600 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 105 | $78,142 | 53 | $69,897 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pioneer Football League |
| Basketball | Southern Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Conference |
| Track | Southern Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 87 | 96 | 183 |
| Basketball | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Track | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 57 | 72 | 129 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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