Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 17.0%
- Average SAT
- 1,425
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,350–1,500
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 32
- Total Enrollment
- 1,901
Admissions Overview
Davidson College is highly selective with a 16.95% acceptance rate. This means fewer than one in six applicants gains admission, making it one of the most competitive liberal arts colleges in the country. Students typically need SAT scores between 1350-1500 to be competitive. The 1425 average SAT score reflects Davidson's academic caliber. With a 95.39% retention rate, admitted students clearly find what they're looking for here. Davidson seeks intellectually curious students who will thrive under its honor code system. The college values character as much as academic achievement, looking for students committed to integrity and community engagement in the Presbyterian tradition.