Davis & Elkins College

Elkins, WV · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Davis & Elkins College reported a 58.2% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Davis & Elkins College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Elkins, WV, with an SAT reference of 985 and an ACT reference of 5. The historical average net price is $18,273 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

58.2%

929 applicants

SAT reference

985

Combined score

ACT reference

5

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$18,273

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Davis & Elkins College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)8809851125
ACT (composite, 1–36)1514

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

37.8%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

65.2%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

661

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Davis & Elkins College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$15,999
$30,001 – $48,000$17,005
$48,001 – $75,000$15,690
$75,001 – $110,000$19,465
$110,000+$22,496

Top Majors at Davis & Elkins College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Parks, Recreation & Fitness16
Health Professions16
Business, Management & Marketing14
Social Sciences12
Psychology8
Computer & Information Sciences7
Education6
Biological & Biomedical Sciences5
Physical Sciences5
Visual & Performing Arts4

Financial Aid at Davis & Elkins College

About Davis & Elkins College

Official website: https://www.dewv.edu/

Admissions: https://www.dewv.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Davis & Elkins College

What is the acceptance rate at Davis & Elkins College?

Davis & Elkins College reported a 58% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 929. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Davis & Elkins College?

The historical 58% acceptance rate suggests Davis & Elkins College was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Davis & Elkins College?

The imported historical records for Davis & Elkins College include an SAT reference value of 985 and an ACT reference value of 5. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Davis & Elkins College?

The stored historical average net price at Davis & Elkins College is $18,273 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $24,629 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Davis & Elkins College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Davis & Elkins College is 38%. its stored first-year retention rate is 65%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Davis & Elkins College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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