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Davidson College is a small, highly selective private liberal arts college in Davidson, North Carolina, known for strong programs in economics, political science, biology, computer science, and the liberal arts plus a close‑knit, residential campus and Division I athletics. Students often rave about the Honor Code culture, small class sizes, intense faculty engagement, and a tight‑knit “Davidson‑family” community that feels both rigorous and supportive.

State

North Carolina

Student Population

2,100

Acceptance Rate

13–14%

GPA Range

3.75–4.0

SAT Range

1310–1485

Common Majors

economics, political science, biology, computer science, psychology

“I love Davidson’s Honor‑Code atmosphere, how every class feels like a real conversation and everyone knows each other, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the pressure to always be ‘on,’ the limited nightlife, and the way the tiny‑town‑campus bubble can feel suffocating were all heavier than the glossy tour ever let on.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$60,300

Conference

Atlantic 10 Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74.8

Avg Women's Scores

N/A

Men's Team Notes

Wildcats tied 13th at The Peoples Championship on Sea Palms Resort (+35) with Nate Faulkner's T4 (three straight 69s). T12th at Matthews Auto on The Links at Hiawatha Landing featured 86.20 weighted points through par-5 dominance amid Northeast winds.

Women's Team Notes

N/A

Coaches

Men's Coach

Tim Straub

Women's Coach

N/A

Men's Email

tistraub@davidson.edu

Women's Email

N/A

Men's Coach Bio

Tim Straub leads Davidson men's golf, securing five A-10 titles in seven years including the 2025 comeback victory at Evermore Resort for NCAA Regional berth. From Davidson base, he guides Wildcats through elite schedules like Tar Heel Collegiate and Nemacolin Invitational, developing consistent performers for national contention.

Women's Coach Bio

N/A

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