CAMPUS · DAVIDSON, NC · PRIVATE

Davidson College

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

17% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Davidson enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$16,400
Total Cost of Attendance	$79,475

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$9,497	$37,988
$30-48k	$5,354	$21,416
$48-75k	$6,759	$27,036
$75-110k	$18,616	$74,464
$110k+	$42,346	$169,384

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Davidson College

17.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$18,688

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Davidson College Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$81,400

Median Earnings (10yr)

$18,688

Median Debt

4.4x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Davidson College — 4.4x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Davidson College True Cost by Family Income

17% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Davidson enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$9,497	$37,988
$30-48k	$5,354	$21,416
$48-75k	$6,759	$27,036
$75-110k	$18,616	$74,464
$110k+	$42,346	$169,384

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$16,400
Total Cost of Attendance	$79,475

Financial Aid & Student Debt

17.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$18,688

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$62,866

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Davidson College Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Davidson College actually cost per year?

Davidson College's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $79,475/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $16,514/yr, a 79% discount off sticker price.

Does Davidson College offer good financial aid?

17% of Davidson College students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Davidson College also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Davidson College requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Davidson College?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $9,497/yr at Davidson College after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $42,346/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Davidson College worth the cost?

Davidson College graduates earn a median of $81,400 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $317,900 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.