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17.0%Acceptance
$60,300Tuition
1,901Students
92%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$81,400Earnings
#5 in North CarolinaPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Presbyterian Church (USA)

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$60,300
Out-of-State Tuition
$60,300
Average Net Price
$18,127
Students Receiving Financial Aid
16.6%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$16,400
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$77,700
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,688
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$198/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
83.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
11.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
16.6%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $6,613
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,339
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,610
$75,001 – $110,000 $25,077
$110,001+ $40,503

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Cost Overview

Most Davidson families pay far less than the $77,700 sticker price. The average net cost is $18,127 after aid. Low-income families with earnings under $30,000 pay just $6,613 annually, while those earning $30,000-$48,000 pay even less at $3,339. Middle-class families making $48,000-$75,000 face $7,610 yearly. Higher earners see steeper costs, with families making over $110,000 paying $40,503 annually.

Over four years, costs range from $13,356 for the lowest-income students to $162,012 for the wealthiest families. Davidson graduates carry a median debt of $18,688, translating to monthly payments around $198. With median earnings of $81,400 ten years out, loan payments represent just 3% of income. The college meets full need without loans for many students. Middle-class families get the sweetest deal here, often paying less than wealthy families spend on luxury cars.

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