Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Elkins, West Virginia |
| Online | dewv.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Davis & Elkins College is a private liberal arts institution situated in the mountain town of Elkins, West Virginia, approximately 120 miles south of Pittsburgh. Established in 1904 by Presbyterian leaders Henry G. Davis and Stephen B. Elkins, the college occupies a 170-acre hillside campus featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings, including several structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The college maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate programs with notable strengths in nursing, education, business, and forestry management. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years, with housing provided in traditional residence halls and historic mansions, while the college competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Senators.
Ratings
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Value
D&E College is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 880/1125 |
| ACT | 1/14 |
| GPA | 3.35 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,462 |
| Other Fees | $910 |
| Room and Board | $10,425 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,304 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,461 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 36% |
| Business | 24% |
| Education | 11% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 7% |
| History | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237358 IPEDS survey data for Davis & Elkins College.
Current students may use the Davis & Elkins College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025