How this school serves students from different economic backgrounds, including Pell students, first-generation pathways, and long-term mobility outcomes.
Davidson College admits about 13.4% of applicants. The middle range of SAT scores for admitted students falls between 1,400 and 1,530. Among enrolled undergraduates, 17.6% receive Pell Grants and 15.8% are first-generation college students. Transfer enrollment is limited, at 2.4%. Azimuth ranks Davidson College #728 for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. The access ranking reflects a selective admissions funnel: at an 13.4% admit rate, Davidson College's enrollment of low-income and first-generation students is limited relative to institutions that admit larger shares of their applicant pools. The six-year graduation rate is 91.1%, and first-year retention stands at 94.6%. Azimuth ranks Davidson College #456 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. The mobility ranking reflects the outcomes for the students who do enroll: low-income graduates complete at high rates and move into careers that support strong earnings trajectories. The pattern mirrors that of other selective liberal arts colleges: admission selectivity limits the absolute number of low-income and first-generation students the institution serves, but those who gain admission and enroll tend to achieve strong post-graduation outcomes. For students who fit Davidson College's academic and financial profile, the combination of selective peer networks, strong alumni engagement, and a social-sciences-focused curriculum creates meaningful pathways into stable, well-compensated careers.
Davidson College admits about 13.4% of applicants. The middle range of SAT scores for admitted students falls between 1,400 and 1,530. Among enrolled undergraduates, 17.6% receive Pell Grants and 15.8% are first-generation college students. Transfer enrollment is limited, at 2.4%. Azimuth ranks Davidson College #728 for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. The access ranking reflects a selective admissions funnel: at an 13.4% admit rate, Davidson College's enrollment of low-income and first-generation students is limited relative to institutions that admit larger shares of their applicant pools. The six-year graduation rate is 91.1%, and first-year retention stands at 94.6%. Azimuth ranks Davidson College #456 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. The mobility ranking reflects the outcomes for the students who do enroll: low-income graduates complete at high rates and move into careers that support strong earnings trajectories. The pattern mirrors that of other selective liberal arts colleges: admission selectivity limits the absolute number of low-income and first-generation students the institution serves, but those who gain admission and enroll tend to achieve strong post-graduation outcomes. For students who fit Davidson College's academic and financial profile, the combination of selective peer networks, strong alumni engagement, and a social-sciences-focused curriculum creates meaningful pathways into stable, well-compensated careers.
Davidson College admits about 13.4% of applicants. The middle range of SAT scores for admitted students falls between 1,400 and 1,530. Among enrolled undergraduates, 17.6% receive Pell Grants and 15.8% are first-generation college students. Transfer enrollment is limited, at 2.4%. Azimuth ranks Davidson College #728 for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. The access ranking reflects a selective admissions funnel: at an 13.4% admit rate, Davidson College's enrollment of low-income and first-generation students is limited relative to institutions that admit larger shares of their applicant pools. The six-year graduation rate is 91.1%, and first-year retention stands at 94.6%. Azimuth ranks Davidson College #456 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. The mobility ranking reflects the outcomes for the students who do enroll: low-income graduates complete at high rates and move into careers that support strong earnings trajectories. The pattern mirrors that of other selective liberal arts colleges: admission selectivity limits the absolute number of low-income and first-generation students the institution serves, but those who gain admission and enroll tend to achieve strong post-graduation outcomes. For students who fit Davidson College's academic and financial profile, the combination of selective peer networks, strong alumni engagement, and a social-sciences-focused curriculum creates meaningful pathways into stable, well-compensated careers.
