Post on 13-Jan-2016
Davidson CollegeCollege of the Week: Week Four
Demographics
• Where: Davidson North Carolina, north of Charlotte • Who: 2,000 Students, co-ed • What: Private, highly selective
university
Admissions
• It’s going to be tough… • Average ACT: 30-34• Average SAT: • 640-750 Critical Reading• 650-750 Math• 650-750 Writing
Academics
• 10:1 student to faculty ratio• Average class size of 15• 27 majors, 36 minors• Known for rigorous classes
Access
• Davidson is very expensive, with a total cost of $60,119 • BUT Davidson will meet 100
percent of your demonstrated financial need through grants and student employment• Average need-based package of
$43,685
Fun Facts
• Mr. Vogel’s twin sister is a senior at Davidson• 26 percent of students are D1
athletes• Davidson has a “lake campus” on
the beautiful Lake Norman• Many students engage in an
“Odyssey Program” of service or backpacking before their freshmen year.
Fun Facts Continued
• Davidson runs off a student enforced honor code. Thanks to the honor code, few students lock their rooms and many self-schedule their final exams. • The wildcats go wild for their
men’s basketball team, including its most famous alum, Steph Curry
Applying
• Application requires a peer recommendation • If you want to go, seriously
consider applying early decision (deadline, Nov 15)• January 2, Early Decision Two
Deadline • January 2, Regular Decision
Application Deadline• See Mr. Vogel with any questions