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Davidson College (Davidson) · Davidson, North Carolina · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate13%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate91%finish within six years
Undergraduates1,869Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty8 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Davidson College Football coaches

Coaches at Davidson College who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Davidson College competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Pioneer Football League
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
davidsonwildcats.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1400–1530
ACTMiddle 50%: 31–34

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Popular majors

African StudiesAnthropology, GeneralArabic Language and LiteratureArt/Art Studies, GeneralBioinformaticsBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralChemistry, General
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
8 : 1
Graduation rate
91% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$63,850
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$26,510
Campus

Where it is

Davidson College in Davidson.

Location
Davidson, North Carolina
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Time zone
Eastern
Website
davidson.edu
Overview

About Davidson College Football

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Saj Thakkar, the Head Coach, leads the Davidson College Football staff of 14 coaches, verified September 2026. Davidson College (Davidson) competes in NCAA Division I Football as a member of the Pioneer Football League. Davidson College is a small private school in Davidson, North Carolina with 1,869 undergraduates, a 13% acceptance rate and an average net price of $26,510 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Davidson College Football

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Saj Thakkar, the Head Coach and Keegan Kennedy, the Associate Head Coach - Offensive Coordinator - Offensive Line. Davidson College has 14 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Saj can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Davidson College typically score 1400–1530 on the SAT and 31–34 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Davidson College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Questions

Davidson College Football FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Davidson College D1?

Yes. Davidson College competes in NCAA Division I Football, in the Pioneer Football League.

Is Davidson College public or private?

Davidson College is a private nonprofit school in Davidson, North Carolina.

What conference is Davidson College Football in?

The Pioneer Football League.

Does Davidson College offer athletic scholarships for Football?

Davidson College competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Davidson College Football have?

14 coaches, led by Saj Thakkar, the Head Coach.

How much does Davidson College cost?

In-state tuition is $63,850 and out-of-state tuition is $63,850 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,510.

What is the Davidson College acceptance rate?

13% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Davidson College?

Admitted students typically score 1400–1530 on the SAT and 31–34 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Davidson College Football coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified September 2026