Davidson College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Davidson College?

Davidson has a high published price, but the amount a student pays can differ substantially after financial aid. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $63,850, with $580 in required fees; the same tuition was reported for in-state and out-of-state students.

• 2024-25 reported tuition and required fees: $64,430.
• Reported annual room and board: $18,384.
• Reported books and supplies: $825.

Those figures total $83,639 before transportation, personal expenses and other individual costs. This is an arithmetic illustration using the reported categories, not Davidson's official cost-of-attendance budget or a current-year price quote. Families comparing offers should use the same academic year throughout and avoid adding a housing or meal charge twice.

Davidson's need-based aid policy, known as the Davidson Trust, is designed to meet calculated demonstrated need without requiring loans in its aid packages. Students seeking aid must complete the applicable financial-aid forms and meet the college's deadlines; an offer depends on assessed circumstances, not sticker price alone. In the 2024-25 reporting, 70% of students received financial aid, while 9% had student loans. Average net prices differed markedly by family-income group: for families earning up to $48,000, the reported average was $5,354; for those earning above $110,000, it was $42,346. These are historical group averages, not personalized estimates. Eligible students may also have access to federal or state grants, and veterans should have their education-benefit eligibility reviewed alongside institutional aid rules.

What are the work-study opportunities at Davidson College?

Davidson students can seek part-time campus employment, including jobs connected to academic departments and campus services. Federal Work-Study is a financial-aid program for eligible students, whereas an ordinary campus job does not necessarily require a Work-Study award.

A Work-Study award is generally permission to earn up to an indicated amount through qualifying employment, not money automatically credited in full to a student's bill. Students still need to find a position, work the hours and receive wages. Some jobs can also provide experience relevant to a major or career interest, but employment, an internship and career counseling serve different purposes. Students should review their aid offer and the college's student-job listings to understand eligibility, available positions and how earnings affect their budget.