# Davis & Elkins College

Elkins, WV. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/davis-and-elkins-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 94% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 929 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 541 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $46,429 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $18,810 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $17,051 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $15,136 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $14,480 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $17,016 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $24,833 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 661 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 44% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $45,563 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,383 (FY2024) |

## What Davis & Elkins College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 237358. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology