About Davis & Elkins College

Founded in 1904, Davis & Elkins College. is a Private college. Located in West Virginia, which is a city setting in West Virginia, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 805 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Davis & Elkins College Academic calendar runs on a Four-one-four plan basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 47 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Davis & Elkins College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate50%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range860-1060
ACT Range17-23

Admissions at D&E are considered Selective, with ,2% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 12 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

60% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 21% were in the top quarter, and 5% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Davis & Elkins College.

17%
“We”re apathetic”
17%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
17%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
17%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
17%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
83%
“We live for the big game”
17%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
33%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
17%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
67%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
17%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
33%
“We only party on weekends”
33%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
83%
“There might be people who do”
17%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
17%
“We”re apathetic”
17%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
17%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
17%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
17%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
83%
“We live for the big game”
17%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
33%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
17%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
67%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
17%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
33%
“We only party on weekends”
33%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
83%
“There might be people who do”
17%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    14 Students rated on-campus housing 3.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    13 Students rated off-campus housing 2.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    15 Students rated campus food 2.8 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    16 Students rated campus facilities 3.4 stars. 19 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    15 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 47 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    15 Students rated school activities 3.4 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    15 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    15 Students rated academics 3.7 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

Davis & Elkins College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Davis & Elkins College?

7 Students rated Davis & Elkins College

Casey - 05/11/2020

Davis and Elkins College is a very small and lovely little college. We have a very diverse student body and are into our arts, academics and athletics. We might be small, but we are all about family and friends. You will never go unnoticed while attending Davis and Elkins.

Savannah - 06/04/2019

I love this school. In all honesty, it wasn't even on my list for colleges when I was looking. A friend asked me to come check it out because she was extremely happy here. I can say D&E is great! The professors are there for us. I"m not just a number. If I have a problem, it gets fixed. It's a cute little area with lots of out doors things to do!

Allison - 05/26/2019

I loved the school and it was the perfect school for me. There were always things going on in town or on campus. It is a great school for athletes because it is D2 and it still has small class sizes. My biggest class was about 30 people and my smallest was 2.

Alexis - 02/24/2019

My opinion on Davis & Elkins College is it is an amazing, friendly and beautiful campus. What I have seen so far is a very friendly admissions, students and professors. The campus is historic and beautiful. I cannot wait to be apart of a family at Davis & Elkins next fall.

Davis & Elkins College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Davis & Elkins College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Davis & Elkins College is 50%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Apply early and get your work done first before anything else.

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  3. What's unique about your campus?

    I think the best thing about my school is the size. I like the small school atmosphere. I believe it gives the students a chance to get to know their classmates and their professors. I also think it allows the students to interact more with the prefessors. The small campus gives students of different backgrounds and ethics to become friends. I like the small campus.

    Read all 4 answers

  4. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Anyone who is ready to jump onto a moving train right as it's just starting to speed up. A student who likes to form and change with a growing school, and is prepared to take this growth far beyond academics and into every aspect of there lives. A student who loves learning and is ready to make a commitment to improve.

    Read all 4 answers

  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Davis and Elkins is small, quaint and full of life.

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  6. Describe the students at your school.

    They are very carring.

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  7. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It has small class sizes and isn't far from home. The faculty and staff are extremely nice and very helpful.

    Read all 3 answers

  8. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Anyone who needs to be in a small school.

    Read all 3 answers

  9. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    School has a great historical background to it.

    Read all 2 answers

  10. What are the academics like at your school?

    very hard working and fundamental. hard working on the aspect of learning but fundamental on the aspect for the staff and faculty making their best and well known effort to make sure we learn what we need for the real world, not only make sure were having fun!

    Read all 1 answers

  11. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known the atmosphere would be so great and the learning so entertaining to me. compared to the school I used to attend it is much better.

    Read all 1 answers

  12. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I think one of the worst things I could see about my school is we have a slight clique problem. It just seems while everyone talks to one another, they also don't want to leave their comfort zone at times.

    Read all 1 answers

  13. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I brag about how hard the nursing program is and that it is the hardest one in the state. Meaning I'm doing well and I anticipate a very good future looking for a job in my career.

    Read all 1 answers

  14. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about Davis and Elkins is that everything is closed on Sunday, which happens to be my only day off. I practice with my team 6 days a week, and I find it difficult to run my errands during the week when I have practice and class.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

59%

female

41%

male

805

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

33%

Out-Of-State

57%

In-State

10%

International

Organizations

25

Student Organizations

1

Fraternities

1

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

82%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
5%
% Hispanic/Latino
2%
% White or Caucasian
62%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending Davis & Elkins College receive some sort of financial aid. 50% were awarded federal grants. While 75% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$28,492

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,250

Books and Supplies

$9,800

Room and Board

39,542

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$15,609
$30 - $48K
$14,559
$48 - $75K
$20,022
$75 - $110K
$20,649
$110K & UP
$21,320

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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