<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>My junior s is starting to compile "the list". So hard to believe for me. Anyway, he is looking at Davidson as a possibility, but I am concerned about its private school cost. I read somewhere on one of the many threads I have been looking at on cc that Davidson is trying to cut out loans altogether (limiting loans right now?) and that they are a school that has the potential for good merit aid. Does anyone have any information about this? Also, does Davidson have a good science and art department for a small LAC? Any help would be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>Loans are currently capped at $12,000 (total for 4 years). They're trying to get rid of them entirely, but I don't think that has been officially announced yet.</p>
<p>Sciences at Davidson are exceptionally strong, and its neuroscience program is fairly unique among LACs. According to the chair of the chem department, approximately 90% of science majors get into their first choice for graduate school, and medical school placement is excellent. I was <em>extremely</em> impressed with the quality of the well-equipped science facilities. Arts, especially theater and music, are also strong.</p>
<p>Thanks warblers for the information. I went on their website this evening and looked into the financial aid/merit scholarship money. If a kid "has the right stuff" and is fortunate enough to be awarded one of the bigger scholarships, it looks like a real gem. We are definitely interested in visiting and learning more about it.</p>