Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Davidson students have 100 percent of their calculated need met entirely through a combination of grants and student employment. Prospective students and their families are welcome to contact us to discuss this initiative or related concerns.
• Tuition and Fees:
  Please visit our website for more information about tuition and fees http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x11246.xml.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Competition for admission to Davidson is selective: we receive applications from many more qualified students than we are able to enroll.
• Transfer Applications Received:
  Fall 2011: Men [38]; Women [59]; Total [97]
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  Fall 2011: Men [7]; Women [15]; Total [22]
• Percentage Accepted:
  Fall 2011: Men [18%]; Women [25%]; Total [23%]
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  Fall 2011: Men [1]; Women [8]; Total [9]

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  Successful transfer applicants have earned at least a B+ at their current college/university, outstanding high school records and strong standardized test scores.
• Official Transcripts:
  Official high school transcripts, as well as official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities are required.
• SAT Scores:
  SAT or ACT scores should be sent directly to us from the testing agency unless recorded on your high school transcript.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  An Instructor Evaluation, a second Teacher Recommendation (from a high school teacher, guidance counselor, or an additional college professor) and a College Official's Report are required. A Peer Recommendation is optional.
• Essay:
  A Personal Statement is required on the Common Application, and an essay is required on the Davidson Supplemental Application.
• Application Fee:
  There is a $50 non-refundable application fee.
• Interview:
  Interviews are neither required nor evaluative.
• Other Requirements:
  Character, integrity, and potential contribution to the college community are also important in our selection process.
• Apply Here:
  www3.davidson.edu/cms/x6447.xml

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  The grade earned in the transferred course must be at least a C- (C-minus) or its equivalent.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  Credit for one academic year at another college is normally transferred as 8 courses. The Registrar determines the amount of credit for transfer and will accept a max of 16 courses. The max transfer courses accepted for a major is determined by department.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  Davidson College Transfer Credit Policy.pdf