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Davis & Elkins College

Elkins, WV · Private nonprofit · Remote town · Website

Davis & Elkins College campus
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Admission rate
94%
Open
Average net price
$18,810
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
44%
Median earnings
$45,563
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Davis & Elkins College is a private nonprofit college in Elkins, WV with 661 undergraduates. It admits 94% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $18,810 per year ($17,051 for families earning under $30,000). 44% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $45,563 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
94%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
929
Fall 2023
Admitted
541
Fall 2023
Yield
44%
of admitted students enrolled

What Davis & Elkins College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementNot considered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$46,429
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$32,540

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$17,051
  • $30–48k$15,136
  • $48–75k$14,480
  • $75–110k$17,016
  • $110k+$24,833

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Outcomes

Graduation rate
44%
Freshman retention
65%
Median earnings
$45,563
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$26,383
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
661
Student–faculty ratio
10:1
Receive Pell grants
43%
  • White60%
  • Hispanic6%
  • Black7%
  • Asian1%

Davis & Elkins College FAQ

What is Davis & Elkins College's acceptance rate?+

Davis & Elkins College admits 94% of applicants, which makes it open.

Is Davis & Elkins College test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Davis & Elkins College?+

In Fall 2023, 929 students applied to Davis & Elkins College and 541 were admitted; 237 enrolled.

Does Davis & Elkins College consider legacy status?+

Yes. Davis & Elkins College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Davis & Elkins College require an essay?+

Davis & Elkins College reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Davis & Elkins College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $46,429 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,810.

What is Davis & Elkins College's graduation rate?+

44% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Data notes for Davis & Elkins College

  • Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.

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