Affordable for lower and middle-income families through substantial aid. Higher-income families pay closer to sticker price.
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What You'll Pay at Davidson College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$64K
+
Room
$17K
+
Books
$825
=
Sticker Price
$79,475
$64K+$17K+$825=$79,475
Your Family Income
Sticker
$79,475
−
Your Aid
$72,716
=
Net Price
$6,759
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Davidson College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$79,475
Tuition and Fees
$64,410
Room and Board
$17,100
Books and Supplies
$825
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$62,096
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$17,379
Davidson College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$9,497
$30–48k
$5,354
$48–75k
$6,759
$75–110k
$18,616
$110k+
$42,346
Understanding Your Aid Package
Davidson College has a sticker price of $79,475 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $79,475/year
Average aid: $62,096 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$6,759/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$9,497/year
18% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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18%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
16%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
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How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$18,688
Range (25th–75th)$7,500 – $24,049
Median Parent PLUS Loans$52,622
Debt Manageability
Debt-to-earnings data not available.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$81,400
Earnings Growth
+30%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$60,136
25th %ile
$116,852
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Davidson College Cost & Financial Aid
Davidson College's published tuition is $79,475 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $6,759—a difference of $72,716.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $9,497 at Davidson College. 18% of students receive Pell Grants.
Davidson College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Davidson College graduates is $18,688, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $198 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $42,346 at Davidson College—still $37,129 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
