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Davis & Elkins College

#783 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Elkins, WV
  • 263 reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    B-
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    C+
  5. Athletics
    B
  6. Party Scene
    C+
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    C+
  9. Dorms
    C
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    C+
  12. Safety
    B
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Davis & Elkins is a private, Christian college located in Elkins, West Virginia. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 771 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Davis & Elkins acceptance rate is 50%. Popular majors include Nursing, Business Administration and Management, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. Graduating 44% of students, Davis & Elkins alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $25,800.
About Davis & Elkins College...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Address
100 Campus Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
Website
dewv.edu
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Davis & Elkins College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
50%
Application Deadline
—
SAT Range
860-1060
ACT Range
17-23
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
—
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Cost

Net Price
$18,629/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $15,609/ year
  • $30-48k
    $14,559/ year
  • $49-75k
    $20,022/ year
  • $76-110k
    $20,649/ year
  • $110k+
    $21,320/ year
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Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
93%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.14 responses
88%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.17 responses
71%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.17 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Nursing
    54 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    16 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    13 Graduates
  • Marketing
    12 Graduates
  • Chemistry
    10 Graduates
  • History
    9 Graduates
  • Psychology
    9 Graduates
  • Sport and Fitness Management
    9 Graduates
  • Biology
    8 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    7 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
771Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
12%
Pell Grant
50%
Varsity Athletes
29%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 7 responses
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  • Friendly
    86%
  • Interesting
    14%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
79%
Poll
60%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.20 responses
Poll
40%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.25 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 13 responses
Report
  • Friendly
    54%
  • Family
    23%
  • Quaint
    23%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,600/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
44%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
88%
National
83%
83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.12 responses
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Davis & Elkins College Reviews

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My experience touring Davis and Elkins College was absolutely incredible. I considered it a privilege and honor to be taken around the campus by both former and current students. I loved the personal, close-knit community feel of the college. I felt like I knew everyone. Most importantly, I felt at home.
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The equipment is fair; not entirely modern, nor outdated. The weight room is usually either overcrowded or virtually empty (there is only one), and there isn't a schedule for sports team so others are bombarded by their takeover. Events and within the cafeteria, students are usually segregated into their teams, then everyone else. Students sparing attend sporting events, especially if they're friends with someone on that team, and when a team is facing its biggest competition. Moreover, I've recently been given the responsibility of the president of the weight room, which we call the Fitness Center, and I'm looking to make significant changes (scheduling, equipment, cleaning materials, entertainment, etc.).
You aren't treated like a number here, like you are at the bigger schools. You form long lasting friendships with a lot of students. Class sizes are small. The professors want to see you succeed and are willing to help. The dorms are ok. The food has gotten better over the last year or so. The athletic facilities are great for a small school and are D2. The school is next to the city of Elkins and is walking distance to restaurants etc.