Davis & Elkins College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	688
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	78%
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	45%

Located in Elkins, West Virginia, D&E College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that D&E College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Davis & Elkins College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, D&E College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at D&E College is reported to be 45%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, West Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 58%.

The student retention rate of 67% at D&E College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

77.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$29,960

Cost of attendance at Davis & Elkins College in 2022 for students from West Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$7,714
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$29,960

Cost of attendance at Davis & Elkins College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$16,279
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Davis & Elkins College received on average $25,125 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,125

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	86	54%	$4,813	$413,898
Other Federal Grant	115	72%	$4,769	$548,448
State Grant/Scholarships	55	34%	$3,034	$166,855
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	159	99%	$20,627	$3,279,643
Total Grant & Scholarships	159	99%	$25,125	$3,994,946

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Davis & Elkins College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Davis & Elkins College students is 45.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.4%.

45.2%

African American 22.2% 4 students
white 47.2% 59 students
unknown 48.2% 26 students
hispanic 40.0% 2 students
International Students 57.1% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Mountain East Conference
Basketball Mountain East Conference
Track and Cross Country Mountain East Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Davis & Elkins College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Davis & Elkins College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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