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Davidson College

102 N. Main Street
Davidson, North Carolina 28035-1756

Keyfacts®
Web Site: http://www.davidson.edu/
Phone: (704)894-2000
Toll Free:
Fax: (704)894-2845
President: Thomas W. Ross Sr.
Institutional Control: Private nonprofit
Coed Status: Men and Women
Academic Calendar: Semester
Accreditation: Yes


Due north of Charlotte in the city of Davidson, North Carolina, Davidson College is home to more than 1,700 students from across the world. The Davidson campus provides a caring and supportive learning environment where students from various backgrounds, nationalities, and ages can learn and grow. Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, the foundations for higher education we put into place in 1837. Remaining connected with the traditions of its heritage, students from all faiths benefit from a liberal arts education that focuses on thinking critically, communicating effectively, and learning for a lifetime. It is the heart of Davidson College to equip talented individuals for "lives of leadership and service".

The historic 450-acre campus of Davidson College allows students to enjoy the splendor of the North Carolina foothills. However, this scenic campus is only miles away from the state capital. Charlotte provides various cultural events and activities as well as a diverse sampling of businesses. Students can gain practical experience through internships and research opportunities. With the beauty of a small campus setting and the advantages of a thriving metropolis within reach, the campus of Davidson College provides educational opportunities that meet the needs of a diverse learning community.

Davidson College students can choose from academic disciplines in fields such as:

  • Anthropology
  • Art
  • Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Classics
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • History
  • Biology
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Economics
  • Political Science
  • Art
  • Psychology
  • Religion
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Theatre
Recent Posts about Davidson College

In Davidson College by humphrey (2 hrs ago)
As a mom of a freshman, I would like to add that Davidson is not always a moderate place. "Work hard" for some students means unhealthy workaholic perfectionist toil. "Play hard" for some students means binge drinking and frantic hook ups with multiple partners on the same weekend. This has been ... Read More...

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In Davidson College by KiwiLCBD (2/6/2010)
Thank you! It sounds like a nice place. How is the weather? I've heard it does not snow much, but what about rain? Coming from a really sunny place, some rain would definitely be a plus. Read More...

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In Davidson College by junebug91 (2/6/2010)
This may be a stupid question, but I just wanted to check.. I found out about a week ago that I was accepted to Davidson EDII. The thing is, we sent in the CSS profile about a week prior to that, because we weren't aware that EDII CSS profiles were due the same time the application was.. do I ... Read More...

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