Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV · Private
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Davis & Elkins College admitted 94.3% of applicants university-wide (665 of 705).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 94.3% | 665 | 705 |
| Men | 92.1% | 244 | 265 |
| Women | 95.7% | 421 | 440 |
Of 665 admitted students, 165 enrolled (24.8% yield).
Davis & Elkins College Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Davis & Elkins College Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $44,223/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $31,820 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $12,403 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $44,223/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $15,999 |
| $30k–48k | $17,005 |
| $48k–75k | $15,690 |
| $75k–110k | $19,465 |
| Over $110k | $22,496 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- American Legion Boys & Girls State Scholarship — up to $5,000 (Other)
- Kevin Grant Nestor Memorial Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Other)
- RN Excellence Scholarship — up to $2,000 (Departmental)
- Legacy Scholarship — $1,000 (Other)
- Athletic Scholarships — Varies (Athletic)
- Creative Arts Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- Emerging Leaders Scholarship — full tuition, room, and board plus $2,500 to $15,000 additional (Full Tuition)
- Highlands Scholar Program — Varies (Other)
- Judith Hornor Savage Memorial Scholarship — full, 4-year scholarship (Departmental)
- Morrison-Novakovic Faith and Public Policy Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- National Alumni Council Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- National D&E Scholarship for Distinction & Excellence — Varies (Merit)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- RN Excellence Scholarship — up to $2,000 (Departmental)
- Legacy Scholarship — $1,000 (Other)
- Athletic Scholarships — Varies (Athletic)
- Creative Arts Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- International Student Scholarship — Varies (International Aid)
- Judith Hornor Savage Memorial Scholarship — full, 4-year scholarship (Departmental)
- Morrison-Novakovic Faith and Public Policy Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- National Alumni Council Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- National D&E Scholarship for Distinction & Excellence — Varies (Merit)
Davis & Elkins College Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application
- Official High School Transcript
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional) (optional)
International applicants
- Online Application
- Official High School Transcript
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional) (optional)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Davis & Elkins College · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Davis & Elkins College requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Own portal member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $43,411
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 39.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 65%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $27,000
- At graduation
Davis & Elkins College · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (17%), Psychology (11%), Social sciences (5%).
Davis & Elkins College Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.