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Davidson, NC · Private · Small · Small City
2.6x the Regular Decision rate
Admitted students who enroll
Of enrolling students
How much the school says contact matters
Deadlines, fees, testing policy, and recommendation requirements come from the Common App 2026-2027 First-Year Deadlines, Fees and Requirements file published August 28, 2026. Schools can still change a date after publication, so confirm anything you are close to with the school.
Rated Very important in the 2024-2025 Common Data Set this school published.
Admitted students who enroll
Of enrolled students
Of enrolled students
Reported by the school to IPEDS for fall 2023 admission.
Sticker figures. What a family actually pays depends on income and aid, which is what the financial aid tools are for.
| Major | Degrees | Graduates here | Same major nationally |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | 78 | - | - |
| Economics | 69 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government | 67 | - | $63,293 |
| Psychology, General | 59 | - | $50,706 |
| Computer Science | 54 | - | - |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 51 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 26 | - | $48,590 |
| Mathematics | 26 | - | - |
| Chemistry |
Average net price paid by aided students in each family income band, after grants and scholarships. Usually far below the sticker price above.
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3 supplementals
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1 counselor + 2 teacher recommendations required
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This school does not consider interest. Don't burn time on it - focus on the application itself.
Per the school's own Common Data Set, applicant interest is rated considered.
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If a parent attended, mention it on the application. Some schools have ended this practice - verify with current admissions guidance.
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Research University
Yes
Co-op / Internship
Limited
Est. Net Price (You)
$64,410
Based on "none" need
Sticker tuition
$64,410
Before aid
Total Estimated 4-Year Cost
$257,640
Out-of-state pricing with estimated aid
Greek Life
Yes
Study Abroad
52%
Religious Affiliation
Presbyterian
Debt-to-Income
23.0%
Average debt against 10-year earnings
Est. 10-Year ROI
$556,360
(10yr earnings x 10) - 4yr cost
Applying Early Decision would give you a 2.6x advantage (36% ED vs 14% RD).
This school gives legacy preference. If a parent or grandparent attended, highlight it.
This school is test-optional. Submit scores only if they strengthen your application.
Deadline (ED: November 15, 2026) / RD: January 11, 2027
120 days remaining (RD)
Application Platform: Common App
Supplemental Essays: 3
Interview: Recommended
Recommendation letters needed
Test optional
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Data from US Department of Education College Scorecard, National Center for Education Statistics, and institutional disclosures.
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| History | 23 | - | $50,680 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 22 | - | - |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 20 | - | $55,000 |
Median earnings of this school's graduates in each major, roughly five years out, beside the national median for the same major.