Davis & Elkins College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5794 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1617 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1531 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #5447 of 6,775 | For Medicine |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 683
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.dewv.edu
Davis & Elkins College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Davis & Elkins College has an acceptance rate of 58% and is among the top 20% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 58% | 62% |
| Applicants | 929 | 431 | 471 |
| Admissions | 541 | 250 | 291 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 237 | 119 | 118 |
6 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
64 or 34%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 880
or below
75% of them
had 1125
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Davis & Elkins College are 880-1125 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
22 or 12%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 1
or below
75% of them
had 14
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Davis & Elkins College are 1-14 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 370 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 130 (19%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 91 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 41 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 30 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.9%) |
| Asian | 4 (0.6%) |
| Two or more races | 3 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Davis & Elkins College is $19,762 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,780 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,228 |
| $48-75K | $18,783 |
| $75-110K | $22,902 |
| $110K+ | $21,729 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,360 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,360 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,360 |
| Fee in-district | $910 |
| Fee in-state | $910 |
| Fee out-of-state | $910 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 688 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,800 |
| Room charge | $4,325 |
| Meal charge | $6,100 |
Davis & Elkins College majors
Davis & Elkins College has granted 135 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Davis & Elkins College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 16 | 17 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 17 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 17 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | |
| Psychology, General | 10 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | |
| Criminology | 5 | |
| Accounting | 4 | |
| Education, General | 2 | 2 |
| Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations | 4 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Environmental Science | 2 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 1 | |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Finance, General | 1 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 1 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 20 | 135 |
Davis & Elkins College has a graduation rate of 37%, which is among the 21% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 37% | 36% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Davis & Elkins College has published 312 scientific papers with 2,627 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Engineering, Computer Science, Sociology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 12 | 25 |
| 1993 | 8 | 25 |
| 1994 | 9 | 16 |
| 1995 | 8 | 20 |
| 1996 | 5 | 24 |
| 1997 | 3 | 15 |
| 1998 | 6 | 21 |
| 1999 | 4 | 18 |
| 2000 | 8 | 37 |
| 2001 | 2 | 55 |
| 2002 | 6 | 65 |
| 2003 | 11 | 78 |
| 2004 | 3 | 72 |
| 2005 | 5 | 87 |
| 2006 | 7 | 67 |
| 2007 | 5 | 84 |
| 2008 | 5 | 83 |
| 2009 | 5 | 91 |
| 2010 | 3 | 78 |
| 2011 | 10 | 77 |
| 2012 | 1 | 91 |
| 2013 | 5 | 112 |
| 2014 | 2 | 108 |
| 2015 | 5 | 98 |
| 2016 | 9 | 81 |
| 2017 | 13 | 84 |
| 2018 | 6 | 91 |
| 2019 | 11 | 114 |
| 2020 | 9 | 107 |
| 2021 | 9 | 120 |
| 2022 | 8 | 110 |
| 2023 | 8 | 104 |
| 2024 | 4 | 90 |
Notable alumni
-
Richard Kerens Sutherland
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
-
Lieutenant General Richard Kerens Sutherland was a United States Army officer during World War II. He served as General of the Army Douglas MacArthur's Chief of Staff in the South West Pacific Area during the war.
-
Tobi Stoner
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Tobi Neal Stoner is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who last played for the New York Mets.
-
Ron Fragale
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Ronald A. Fragale was an American politician who was a Democratic member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 41st District from 2000 to 2014. He served as Speaker Pro Tempore. He earlier served as a Delegate from 1990 through 1998.
General info
| Alternative names | D&E D&E College Davis and Elkins College |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1904 |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 187 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 Campus Dr Elkins, West Virginia, 26241-3996 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |
| Phone | 3046371900 |