Davis & Elkins College

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About Davis & Elkins College

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA)

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Davis & Elkins College is a small private college located on a rural campus in Elkins, West Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 661, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The college offers 38 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 45%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $29,280.

Elkins, WV

$29,280

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

78%

Acceptance Rate Insight

78% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

67%

Retention Rate Insight

67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

45%

Graduation Rate Insight

45% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRecommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationConsidered (not required)

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

661

Students enrolled

3%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

36%

Unknown

49%

Black

4%

Hispanic

2%

Two or more races

0%

Non-U.S. Citizen

7%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

54% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

54%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

1

Total Online Enrollment

21

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

98% On-campus

2% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold3% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

72%

State Grant Aid

34%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

54%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,769
State Grant Aid$3,034
Institution Grant Aid$20,627
Pell Grant Aid$4,764

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debtafter graduation

$30k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

68.9%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Wrestling
  • Other Sports
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
4Education.
5English Language And Literature/Letters.
6Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
7Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
8Health Professions And Related Programs.
9History
10History.
11Mathematics And Statistics.
12Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
13Natural Resources And Conservation.
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
15Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
16Philosophy And Religious Studies.
17Physical Sciences.
18Psychology.
19Social Sciences.
20Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.