D&E Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 94.33%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $31,820
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at D&E:
- Total Enrollment: 661, including 15 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 43.1% men, 56.9% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 39%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 4%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 65%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 44 academic programs available.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's.
D&E Overview
Davis & Elkins College (D&E) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Elkins, WV. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The D&E's tuition & fees is $31,820 for the academic year 2024-2025. 99% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $25,493.
The school has a total enrollment of 661 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
D&E's acceptance rate is 94.33% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 24.81%.
D&E ranked 157th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 5th in West Virginia Colleges rankings. Davis & Elkins College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Davis & Elkins College is $31,820.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $32,380 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Davis & Elkins College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at D&E
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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