a group of students in the shape of "2028"

Class of 2028 Profile

Davidson College is dedicated to intellectual and cultural growth in the broadest sense. Davidson prides itself on a student body made up of talented student leaders, chosen not only for their academic promise, but also for their character.

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Enrolled Students in the Class of 2028

Secondary Schools

  • 452
    different high schools attended
  • 55.2%
    attended public school
  • 31.7%
    attended independent school
  • 13.1%
    attended non-traditional or international school

By The Numbers

Admission Data

Acceptance Rate: 13.4%

Enrollment Yield: 47.7%

Early Decision Applicants: 1,141

Early Decision Enrolls: 345*

*Early Decision enrolled numbers include QuestBridge, Posse Miami and Virtual cohorts, recruited athletes who committed to Davidson, and students who deferred their enrollment by one year.

Geographic Distribution

Mid-Atlantic: 12.7%

Midwest: 7.3%

Northeast: 11.7%

South: 39.2%

West: 16.2%

International: 12.9%
(Based on Permanent Residence)

Pencil

Standardized Testing (Of Those Who Submitted)

SAT Middle 50% (Enrolled Students)

Evidence-Based Reading & Writing: 700-750
Math: 710-780

ACT Middle 50% (Enrolled Students)

Composite: 31-34

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