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Opportunity for All

More than three-quarters of Davidson College's students graduate with no debt. That is possible because of the endowment funding to our financial aid and external funding, such as Pell Grants. Financial Wellness

Groundbreaking Research

Davidson prepares graduates for real-world leadership roles through faculty-guided projects and individualized research, empowering them to become mentors for the next generation. Research Opportunities

Arts That Inspire

At Davidson, our focus is on collaborating across the arts and sciences, creating a transdisciplinary approach to learning for all students. Arts at Davidson

Respectful Dialogue

Rooted in a tradition of healthy debate and civil discourse, Davidson College produces leaders who meet across differences and find mutual understanding in a polarized society. The Institute for Public Good

We are a public good.

"The very act of creating a college that values freedom of expression, diverse viewpoints, and mutual respect is itself a public good, serving not only Davidson, but our wider society." Douglas Hicks '90 President, Davidson College

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Join a community of scholars committed to lives of leadership and service.

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Our Community

Students from all backgrounds learn from, and alongside, each other. Faculty challenge you as they share your dreams. A community equally driven and kind.

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Admission & Financial Aid

Ranked among America's most selective colleges, Davidson is proud to stand as one of only two dozen schools in the country that admit students regardless of their family’s ability to pay, meet 100 percent of calculated need, and do so without loans in their aid package. We're here to help as you navigate the admission and financial aid process.

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They Cost Very Little and Mean So Much: The Best Gifts No One Bought

In this season of giving, the Davidson College community celebrates the gifts that didn’t come from a store, but sprang from love, thoughtfulness and kindness.

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Warm Wishes for This Holiday Season from Davidson College

Public Health in Action: Confronting Black Maternal Health Disparities

Learning to Listen: A Bonner Scholar's Summer of Service in Cape Town

We Are Grateful

One-Woman Show: Hannah Lieberman ’18 Gets Whirlwind Start in the NYC Comedy Scene

Building Trust, One Conversation at a Time: Leadership at Davidson College

Upcoming Events

• "From Trauma to Triumph: Moving Beyond Storytelling to Radical Healing for Black Maternal Health" By Dr. Jonisha Brown. A Fredrick Womble Speas Lecture
  • January 23, 2026
  • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Robyn Le Blank, “Boxes, Banks, Bags, and Bones: Carrying and Storing Money in Ancient Rome”
  • January 27, 2026
  • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
• Dean Rusk & Pulitzer Crisis Center Lecture
  • February 16, 2026
  • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
• Jared Benton - Archeology Series presenter
  • February 17, 2026
  • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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