Davidson, NC · Private · 1,867 students

What are Davidson College’s admission requirements?

Davidson College admits 13.4% of applicants. Here’s what to send, who got in, and where you stand.

Davidson College campus
13.4%admitted

What to send.

  • Common App
  • Personal essay
  • 3 recommendation letters
  • SAT or ACTOptional

When to apply.

  • Early DecisionNovember 15, 2026
  • Early Decision IIJanuary 5, 2027
  • Regular DecisionJanuary 12, 2027

Early Decision is binding. Use it only for a clear first choice.

Admitted class · 2024

Here’s the class that got in.

Acceptance rate
13.4%
SAT middle 50%
1400–1530
ACT middle 50%
31–34
Testing
Optional33% sent an SAT

Your chances

What are your chances at Davidson College?

See where your GPA and scores land in the class that got in.

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Reported by the college

What does Davidson College weigh most?

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  • Very important

    • Course rigor
    • Essay
    • Recommendations
  • Considered

    • Grades
    • Test scores
    • Work experience
  • Not considered

    • Class rank
    • Legacy

From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Davidson College considers each part, not how heavily.

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