Division I · Atlantic 10 Conference
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Davidson, NC · Suburb · Private · Liberal arts college · the Wildcats · Website ↗
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3
Top-ten finishes
among Division I schools
16
Top 10% finishes
of 61 lists
#2
Best standing
Physical sciences · Division I
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Lists ranked on
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Standouts
Lists where Davidson College sits in the top ten, or top 10%, of Division I schools.
#2Best for physical sciencesof 364 in Division I · #14 nationally7.7%#8Where the most students are athletesof 363 in Division I · #262 nationally25.7%#10Best for social sciencesof 364 in Division I · #23 nationally27.0%#12Best for biological sciencesof 364 in Division I · #62 nationally17.3%#15Best for mathematics & statisticsof 364 in Division I · #35 nationally4.6%#15Women coaching women's teamsof 360 in Division I · #42 nationally75%#19Smallest student–faculty ratiosof 366 in Division I · #65 nationally9:1#20Best graduation ratesof 366 in Division I · #34 nationally92%#20Best for englishof 364 in Division I · #159 nationally3.4%#23Most selectiveof 359 in Division I · #43 nationally14%#26Best for historyof 364 in Division I · #172 nationally2.4%#32Best first-year retentionof 366 in Division I · #52 nationally95%
Athletics money
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest recruiting budgets | $527,114 | #163 of 360 | #163 of 1,054 | |
| Women's share of athletic aid descriptive | 46% | #163 of 352 | #308 of 662 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, women's teams | $115,218 | #200 of 360 | #221 of 1,060 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, women's teams | $58,029 | #202 of 360 | #259 of 1,058 | |
| Biggest athletic departments | $25,443,886 | #222 of 360 | #222 of 1,060 | |
| Athletics revenue | $25,506,159 | #223 of 360 | #223 of 1,060 | |
| Most athletic scholarship money | $5,947,317 | #245 of 360 | #259 of 1,054 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, men's teams | $69,060 | #248 of 360 | #282 of 1,052 | |
| Spending per athlete | $51,926 | #261 of 360 | #269 of 1,060 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, men's teams | $156,053 | #277 of 360 | #285 of 1,054 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, women's teams | $10,510 | #286 of 360 | #329 of 1,060 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, men's teams | $9,324 | #296 of 360 | #328 of 1,054 |
Athletic departments
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where the most students are athletes | 25.7% | #8 of 363 | #262 of 1,060 | |
| Women coaching women's teams | 75% | #15 of 360 | #42 of 1,055 | |
| Most teams | 17 | #75 of 363 | #325 of 1,063 | |
| Most varsity athletes descriptive | 490 | #114 of 363 | #337 of 1,063 | |
| Most coaches per athlete | 7.8 | #228 of 360 | #576 of 1,060 |
Academics & admissions
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallest student–faculty ratios | 9:1 | #19 of 366 | #65 of 1,085 | |
| Best graduation rates | 92% | #20 of 366 | #34 of 1,085 | |
| Most selective | 14% | #23 of 359 | #43 of 1,049 | |
| Highest test scores | 1,435 | #30 of 292 | #61 of 774 | |
| Best first-year retention | 95% | #32 of 366 | #52 of 1,085 | |
| Most applications | 7,347 | #293 of 359 | #454 of 1,049 |
Best for a major
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for physical sciences | 7.7% | #2 of 364 | #14 of 1,068 | |
| Best for social sciences | 27.0% | #10 of 364 | #23 of 1,068 | |
| Best for biological sciences | 17.3% | #12 of 364 | #62 of 1,068 | |
| Best for mathematics & statistics | 4.6% | #15 of 364 | #35 of 1,068 | |
| Best for english | 3.4% | #20 of 364 | #159 of 1,068 | |
| Best for history | 2.4% | #26 of 364 | #172 of 1,068 | |
| Best for psychology | 9.7% | #58 of 364 | #238 of 1,068 | |
| Best for computer & information sciences | 6.3% | #92 of 364 | #228 of 1,068 | |
| Best for agriculture | 0.0% | #99 of 364 | #187 of 1,068 | |
| Best for architecture | 0.0% | #125 of 364 | #170 of 1,068 | |
| Best for communication & journalism | 3.8% | #192 of 364 | #409 of 1,068 | |
| Best for criminal justice & protective services | 0.0% | #203 of 364 | #589 of 1,068 | |
| Best for visual & performing arts | 3.0% | #212 of 364 | #610 of 1,068 | |
| Best for kinesiology, parks & recreation | 0.0% | #253 of 364 | #722 of 1,068 | |
| Best for public administration & social work | 0.0% | #257 of 364 | #602 of 1,068 | |
| Best for education | 0.6% | #294 of 364 | #854 of 1,068 | |
| Best for engineering | 0.0% | #297 of 364 | #576 of 1,068 | |
| Best for health professions & nursing | 0.0% | #332 of 364 | #886 of 1,068 | |
| Best for business | 0.0% | #352 of 364 | #1,014 of 1,068 |
Cost & value
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest sticker price descriptive | $79,475 | #40 of 359 | #99 of 1,064 | |
| Lowest net price for families under $30k | $6,613 | #53 of 361 | #104 of 1,072 | |
| Most expensive room and board descriptive | $16,400 | #84 of 359 | #187 of 1,063 | |
| Biggest discount from the sticker | 67% | #107 of 359 | #187 of 1,064 | |
| Cheapest room and board | $16,400 | #276 of 359 | #877 of 1,063 | |
| Lowest net price | $26,510 | #277 of 363 | #805 of 1,081 | |
| Lowest sticker price | $79,475 | #320 of 359 | #966 of 1,064 |
Campus & place
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallest campuses descriptive | 1,904 | #14 of 366 | #330 of 1,085 | |
| Most international first-years descriptive | 12% | #18 of 366 | #80 of 1,085 | |
| Most out-of-state first-years descriptive | 71% | #34 of 366 | #84 of 1,085 | |
| Highest share of men descriptive | 47% | #77 of 366 | #254 of 1,086 | |
| Most NCAA neighbours descriptive | 11 | #93 of 366 | #347 of 1,086 | |
| Most remote campuses descriptive | 15 mi | #133 of 366 | #401 of 1,086 | |
| Most diverse student bodies | 59 | #144 of 365 | #398 of 1,073 | |
| Highest share of women descriptive | 53% | #273 of 366 | #786 of 1,086 | |
| Most in-state first-years descriptive | 17% | #340 of 366 | #1,015 of 1,085 | |
| Biggest transfer intakes descriptive | 0.7% | #352 of 366 | #1,038 of 1,079 | |
| Biggest campuses descriptive | 1,904 | #353 of 366 | #755 of 1,086 |
Trivia
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longest-standing NCAA members | 1937 | #114 of 366 | #159 of 1,083 |
Teams among their peers
Each team's place among Division I programs in its sport — budget, spend per roster spot, roster size and APR.
| Team | Budget | Per player | Roster | APR | Rankings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Soccer · 346 peers | #275 of 346 | #279 of 346 | #200 of 346 | #109 of 346 | Women's Soccer lists |
| Baseball · 306 peers | #165 of 306 | #162 of 306 | #126 of 306 | #25 of 306 | Baseball lists |
| Men's Basketball · 362 peers | #121 of 362 | #126 of 362 | #62 of 362 | #35 of 362 | Men's Basketball lists |
| Women's Basketball · 360 peers | #124 of 360 | #107 of 360 | #146 of 360 | #64 of 360 | Women's Basketball lists |
| Men's Cross Country · 314 peers | — | — | — | #124 of 314 | Men's Cross Country lists |
| Women's Cross Country · 346 peers | — | — | — | #1 of 346 | Women's Cross Country lists |
| Field Hockey · 79 peers | #67 of 79 | #67 of 79 | #36 of 79 | #1 of 79 | Field Hockey lists |
| Football · 261 peers | #244 of 261 | #239 of 261 | #242 of 261 | #44 of 261 | Football lists |
| Men's Golf · 303 peers | #88 of 303 | #98 of 303 | #88 of 303 | #1 of 303 | Men's Golf lists |
| Women's Lacrosse · 130 peers | #104 of 130 | #112 of 130 | #38 of 130 | #48 of 130 | Women's Lacrosse lists |
| Men's Soccer · 213 peers | #173 of 213 | #147 of 213 | #168 of 213 | #21 of 213 | Men's Soccer lists |
| Men's Swimming & Diving · 134 peers | #86 of 134 | #69 of 134 | #120 of 134 | #1 of 134 | Men's Swimming & Diving lists |
| Women's Swimming & Diving · 197 peers | #159 of 197 | #154 of 197 | #150 of 197 | #1 of 197 | Women's Swimming & Diving lists |
| Men's Tennis · 232 peers | #155 of 232 | #184 of 232 | #30 of 232 | #1 of 232 | Men's Tennis lists |
| Women's Tennis · 301 peers | #157 of 301 | #214 of 301 | #12 of 301 | #1 of 301 | Women's Tennis lists |
| Men's Track & Field · 299 peers | #238 of 299 | #245 of 299 | #152 of 299 | #73 of 299 | Men's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Track & Field · 348 peers | #237 of 348 | #264 of 348 | #157 of 348 | #116 of 348 | Women's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Volleyball · 344 peers | #282 of 344 | #254 of 344 | #297 of 344 | #92 of 344 | Women's Volleyball lists |
| Men's Wrestling · 76 peers | #65 of 76 | #56 of 76 | #58 of 76 | #44 of 76 | Men's Wrestling lists |
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