Highlights

Davidson is a highly selective independent liberal arts college for 1,920 students located 20 minutes north of Charlotte in Davidson, N.C. Since its establishment in 1837 by Presbyterians, the college has graduated 23 Rhodes Scholars and is consistently regarded as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country. Through The Davidson Trust, the college became the first liberal arts institution in the nation to replace loans with grants in all financial aid packages, giving all students the opportunity to graduate debt-free. Davidson competes in NCAA athletics at the Division I level, and a longstanding Honor Code is central to student life at the college.

University Attributes

Davidson is committed to its responsibility as a liberal arts college and seeks to enroll students from a variety of racial, economic, social, religious, and geographic backgrounds. Davidson seeks to enroll students who will contribute to the life of the College and who have the promise to make good use of their education after graduation. To enroll such students, we review every application with care. Admission to Davidson is highly selective. Decisions are based on many factors, with evaluation in three general areas: (1) academic, including achievement as indicated by secondary school grades and ability as indicated by test scores; (2) personal characteristics as evidenced in a personal statement and letters of recommendation; and (3) outstanding interests, achievements, and activities, as demonstrated by participation in and contribution to the school, community, or religious organizations.

Degrees Available

• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Arts

Subject Areas

Experience Required

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