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Davidson College Academics

The student-faculty ratio at Davidson College is 9:1, and the school has 62.2% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Davidson College include: Econometrics and Quantitative Economics; Political Science and Government, General; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Psychology, General; Computer Science; English Language and Literature, General; History, General; Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other; Mathematics, General; and Environmental Studies. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 94%.

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Davidson College Majors

Ten Most Popular Majors for 2022 Graduates

  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

    13%

  • Political Science and Government, General

    11%

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General

    11%

  • Psychology, General

    11%

  • Computer Science

    6%

  • English Language and Literature, General

    5%

  • History, General

    4%

  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

    4%

  • Mathematics, General

    4%

  • Environmental Studies

    3%

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Davidson College Academic Programs & Offerings

Degrees offered

Bachelor's

Combined-degree programs

  • Davidson College-Columbia University Combined Undergraduate Engineering
  • Davidson College-Washington University Dual Degree Engineering Program

    Student participation in special academic programs

    • First-year experiences

    • Service learning

    • Senior capstone or culminating academic experience

    • Writing in the disciplines

    • Undergraduate research/creative projects

    • Learning communities

      Student participation in special study options
      Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
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      Faculty & Classes at Davidson College

      Student-Faculty Ratio (3%)

      9:1

      Full-time faculty gender distribution

      Male50.5%
      Female49.5%

      Part-time faculty gender distribution

      Male66.7%
      Female33.3%

      Class Sizes

      Classes with fewer than 20 students62.2%
      20-4937.5%
      50 or more0.3%

      General education/core curriculum required

      Yes

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      Graduation & Retention at Davidson College

      International Student Retention Rate
      Graduation rates
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