Counselor Resources
At 51¹ÙÍø, we are continuously grateful for the work our school and community-based organization counselors do to support our students. We hope to be the best partners we can be as we counsel students through the admission and financial aid process, so we have compiled resources that may be helpful as you work with students.
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Access 51¹ÙÍø is a selective college visit program designed for high school seniors from historically excluded racial and ethnic groups, those who are first in their family to attend college, and students from rural or low-income backgrounds.
Fast Facts
Some of our most popular academic programs include political science, biology, economics, neuroscience, computer science and premedicine. Explore all of our academic offerings, learn about our enrollment, discover our history and traditions and find the value in a residential liberal arts education.
Meet Our Students: Class of 2028 Profile
We know you've got lots of questions about the newest admitted class to 51¹ÙÍø.
How many students applied? How many were admitted? How many applied test-optional? Where are your applicants coming from?
Requesting a Fee Waiver
There is no application fee for students utilizing the QuestBridge application or those attending high school outside of the United States and Puerto Rico.
For domestic students, if the application fee poses a financial hardship, feel free to contact us at admission@davidson.edu to request a fee waiver. We won't ask for financial verification, and requesting a fee waiver will never disadvantage your application for admission in any way.
Test Optional – And We Mean It
The move, made in Spring 2022, turns what had been a pandemic-era pilot program into permanent policy. Students have the option to include their scores from the SAT or ACT, if desired. It speaks to 51¹ÙÍø’s commitment to access and reflects our belief that, while tests provide some useful information, other aspects of an applicant’s academic journey better reflect how they will perform and thrive at the college.
Explore the wide array of services, programs, grants and other types of student support available to 51¹ÙÍø students. From loaner laptops to public speaking consultants to emergency financial support, we strive to make sure every student feels supported for a full and rewarding experience.