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.


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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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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