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Davidson College

Scholarship

戴维森学院

QS —Times —US News #13
North Carolina, USA$55,000/year14% Acceptance Rate

Davidson College is located in the United States. Rankings: US News LAC #13. Undergraduate tuition about $55,000/year; acceptance rate about 14%. Care4YA score 57.1.

Care4YA Index

Model-estimated

57.1/100

Score estimated by model — for reference only.

Dimension Scores

Outcomes

85.9

Resources

85.7

Selectivity

91.1

Affordability

64.2

Methodology vcare4ya-a1

Davidson College is a premier suburban liberal arts college with an outsized reputation, particularly in the STEM fields. Among the most prestigious undergraduate institutions in the world, it offers top-tier programs in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Mathematics, and Physics. This rigorous scientific training is complemented by a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum featuring Economics, Anthropology, English, Educational Studies, and diverse regional programs such as Africana, Arab, Chinese, and East Asian Studies. Students who thrive in this intimate academic environment arrive with not only strong grades but intellectual curiosity and a clear sense of purpose. The college’s exceptional focus on undergraduate research supports students in securing prestigious opportunities like the Churchill Scholarship, DAAD RISE Germany, Goldwater Scholarships, National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowships, and the NOAA Hollings Scholarship. Rather than offering graduate degrees, Davidson provides advanced pathways through intensive faculty-mentored research, hands-on laboratory and computational experiences, and a proven track record of launching graduates into elite doctoral and medical programs.

U.S. News Rankings

Rank History

The vertical axis shows rank position — lower is better; years without published data are omitted.

How to Read These Rankings

Liberal Arts Colleges: Covers U.S. liberal arts colleges devoted primarily to undergraduate education, using a similar factor mix to the National Universities ranking (graduation and retention, faculty resources, reputation) but no research-volume measures. These colleges are small, with small classes and teaching-focused faculty — a good fit for students who value discussion-based learning and a broad undergraduate education.

Rank data is compiled from publicly released U.S. News ranking snapshots, for school-selection reference only; all rights remain with U.S. News & World Report.

Campus location

Marker shows approximate campus location

Deadline

January 10

Intake

September

Living Cost

$16,000

At a Glance

Enrollment

2,073

Undergraduate

2,073

Student–faculty ratio (university)

8:1

6-Year Graduation Rate

91.5%

Retention Rate

94.6%

Avg Net Price / Year

$17,379

Median Earnings

$81,400

International Students

10.7%

Source: college_scorecard · 2026 data — for reference only

Liberal arts collegeLiberal arts collegeUS News Liberal Arts #13

Admission data reference

Reviewed dataset — always confirm on the official website.
TOEFL guideline
80
IELTS guideline
6
SAT mid-50%
1400–1530
Acceptance rate (data)
13.4%
Data source
CollegeScorecard_latest (Data year 2025)

Programs Offered

Grouped by college · 38 programs

Unsorted

  • Africana StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • AnthropologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Arab StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • ArtDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • BiologySTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • ChemistrySTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Chinese StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Classical Languages and LiteratureDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Classical StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Communication StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Computer ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • East Asian StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • EconomicsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Educational StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • EnglishDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Environmental StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Film, Media, and Digital StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • French & Francophone StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Gender & Sexuality StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Genomics, BioinformaticsSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • German StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Global Literary TheoryDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Hispanic StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • HistoryDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Interdisciplinary StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Latin American StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • MathematicsSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • MusicDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • PhilosophyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Philosophy, Politics, and EconomicsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • PhysicsSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Political ScienceDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • PsychologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Public HealthDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Religious StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Russian StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • SociologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • TheatreDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1400–1530
    ACT Mid-50%31–34

Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL 80
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters

Tuition (USD)

$55,000/year

Tuition (CNY)

¥390,500/year

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