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Davis & Elkins College

Davis and Elkins College

Elkins, West Virginia 26241-3996

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Davis & Elkins College is a private institution in Elkins with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 985, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 681 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

37% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,411 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,428.

Established
1904
Motto
Pro Christo Perstare To Stand for Christ
Type
Private college; Liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA Division II
Division
Division II

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58%Acceptance
985SAT Avg
681Students
11:1Student:Faculty
37%Grad Rate
$43,411Earnings 10yr
$19,428Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Davis & Elkins College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate58.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 985

Reading & Writing
450575
Math
430550

ACT Score Range

Composite
114

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

58.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

985

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$31,270
Room & Board$10,425
Books & Supplies$1,462
Total Cost of Attendance$44,322
Average Net Price$19,428
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,780
$30–48K$15,228
$48–75K$18,783
$75–110K$22,902
$110K+$21,729

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,428

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,057

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (46)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
681
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
48%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Black 6%
Hispanic 4%
Int'l 13%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate36.6%
Freshman Retention58.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,495
8 Years$36,097
10 Years$43,411

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,000
Men
$46,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#18

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

87Low

Estimated from WV state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
105 mi(182 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
151 mi(262 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
175 mi(303 min)

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