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Davidson College SAT & ACT Scores

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1410–1500 on the SAT and 32–34 on the ACT.

Admitted-student score ranges

Each bar shows the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students. Aim for the upper end to be comfortably competitive.

SAT total1410 – 1500
40080012001600

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1410 and 1500 on the SAT total.

ACT composite32 – 34
1122436

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 32 and 34 on the ACT composite.

Test25th percentile75th percentile
SAT total14101500
ACT composite3234

What the “middle 50%” actually means

These are not cutoffs. The 25th percentile (1410 SAT / 32 ACT) means a quarter of admitted students scored at or below it, and the 75th percentile (1500 SAT / 34 ACT) means a quarter scored at or above it. Half of admitted students land inside the range — and students are admitted both below and above it every year, because scores are only one part of the application.

Davidson College is test-optional

Davidson College does not require an SAT or ACT score, but will consider one if you submit it. Because the range below reflects students who chose to submit, a score at or above the 25th percentile (1410 SAT / 32 ACT) generally strengthens your application — while a lower score is usually better left off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers about SAT and ACT scores for Davidson College, from the data above.

What SAT score do I need for Davidson College?+
There is no fixed cutoff. The middle 50% of recently enrolled Davidson College students scored between 1410 and 1500 on the SAT, so a competitive target is around 1500 (the 75th percentile). A score near 1460 would sit close to the middle of admitted students.
Is a 1410 SAT good enough for Davidson College?+
A 1410 sits at roughly the 25th percentile — about a quarter of enrolled students scored at or below it, so it is within range but on the lower end. Admitted students at that level typically stand out in other ways (grades, rigor, essays, activities). Aiming closer to 1500 gives you more margin.
What ACT score do I need for Davidson College?+
The middle 50% of recently enrolled students scored 32–34 on the ACT. A composite around 34 would place you near the top of that range; 32 is roughly the 25th percentile.
Is Davidson College test-optional or test-required?+
Davidson College does not require an SAT or ACT score, but will consider one if you submit it. Because the range below reflects students who chose to submit, a score at or above the 25th percentile (1410 SAT / 32 ACT) generally strengthens your application — while a lower score is usually better left off.

Similar Colleges by SAT Range

Colleges whose admitted-student SAT range is closest to Davidson College's (1410–1500).

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

1400–1510

Tulane University

New Orleans, LA

1410–1500

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL

1390–1520

Georgia Institute of Technology

Atlanta, GA

1370–1530

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

1390–1530

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

1400–1520

Ranked by closeness to Davidson College’s SAT range, not by prestige or selectivity.

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Score ranges describe the middle 50% of Davidson College’s admitted students (Fall 2024 entering class (CDS 2024–2025)); they are not admission cutoffs or guarantees. Only about a quarter of Davidson’s entering class submitted scores, so the range reflects that self-selected group. Figures are compiled from official Common Data Set and college sources and may differ slightly from the most recent cycle — always confirm with Davidson College’s admissions office.

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