Explore Davidson College Hillel
At Davidson College, Hillel is growing each year. The Class of 2013 has 30 Jewish students, more than double any other class in Davidson's history. Hillel celebrates the major Jewish holidays with events such as 'Salsa and the Sukkah' and 'Pizza in the Hut, and has regular monthly events for the 75 Jewish students on campus. In addition there is a monthly Hillel service on campus. Davidson College has shown a commitment to supporting Jewish life by hiring the rabbi at the local Reform congregation as the adjunct Jewish College Chaplain. The town of Davidson now has a small but vibrant Jewish community of nearly 200 families consisting of a Reform Congregation (www.lakenormanjc.org) with a full time Rabbi who lives in town, and a Conservative Congregation (www.bslkn.org). Both groups meet within 5 miles of campus, welcoming the college students to all worship services and community events for free. In addition, both also hold services monthly on the Davidson campus. A handful of students teach in the synagogue religious schools.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,837 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
0 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Unknown
- Rabbi/Jewish Educator on Campus No
- Kosher Food Available Yes
- Birthright Israel Participation No
- Alt Break Participation No
- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor None
- Israel Fellow No
Additional Campus Information
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- Private/Public Private
- Acceptance Rate 18%
- U.S. Region South
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $53,049
- Tuition Out-of-State $53,049
- Out-of-State/Int’l 78% / 7%
- Greek Life Yes
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