Davis & Elkins College — College Profile

About

Nestled in the Appalachian highlands of West Virginia, Davis & Elkins College is a private liberal arts institution best known for its personalized education and strong career-focused programs in nursing, criminology, education, and environmental science. The campus culture is close-knit and spirited, offering an intimate mountain-college experience characterized by NCAA Division II athletics and immediate access to four-season outdoor recreation in the nearby Monongahela National Forest. Setting the college apart is its deep connection to regional heritage and its striking, historic campus, which is anchored by two grand 19th-century Gilded Age mansions that serve as active centers for campus life.

Wikipedia:Davis & Elkins College (D&E) is a private college in Elkins, West Virginia, United States. It operates as a nonprofit liberal arts college and is affiliated with the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities.

Location

Elkins, WV, 26241-3996 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

PIT · Pittsburgh

110 mi away

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Cost

Cost of attendance

$44,888

Avg net price

$18,273

Room & board

$10,825

Tuition

$31,820

Books & supplies

$1,578/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$15,999

$30–48k

$17,005

$48–75k

$15,690

$75–110k

$19,465

$110k+

$22,496

Admissions

Admit rate

94%

Test policy

Not required

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

38%

4-yr on-time completion

29%

1st-yr retention

65%

Transfer-out rate

22%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

46%

Transferred

14%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

40%

Median earnings (6yr)

$38,495

Median earnings (10yr)

$43,411

Median debt

$27,000

Monthly loan payment

$286

Debt range (25th–75th)

$5,525–$27,000

Debt (90th percentile)

$32,367

Student Body

Men 43%Women 57%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

43%

First-generation

48%

Median family income

$40,924

Independent students

23%

Avg age at entry

21.0

Part-time students

Race & ethnicity

White

60%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

15%

AI/AN

NH/PI

Unknown

10%

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$38,495

10 years after entry

$43,411

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness31

Business Administration, Management and Operations22

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing17

Psychology, General11

Marketing11

Biology, General10

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods6

Criminology6

Accounting and Related Services6

Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations4

Special Education and Teaching3

English Language and Literature, General3

Mathematics3

Fine and Studio Arts3

Natural Resources Conservation and Research2

Computer and Information Sciences, General2

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Institutional

Endowment

$72M

Classification

Baccalaureate (Diverse)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, selective admissions

Full-time faculty

57%

Avg faculty salary

$5,987/mo

Instructional spend/student

$10,030