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About Davis & Elkins College

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Davis & Elkins College is a private liberal arts college in Elkins, WV, known for its small private college, appalachian mountain setting, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 75%, Davis & Elkins College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 180 students each year. Davis & Elkins College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 880–1125, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Davis & Elkins College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $23,247 per year; the sticker price of $44,258 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Davis & Elkins College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

75%
Overall Accept Rate
1003
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 880 – 1125 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Davis & Elkins College

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Demonstrated Interest
Davis and Elkins is a small residential college in a tight-knit Appalachian community, so visiting campus in Elkins, WV and meeting with an admissions counselor one on one can meaningfully set you apart from applicants who apply without any personal contact.
Essay Strategy
Davis and Elkins has a Presbyterian heritage and a strong emphasis on service and community engagement, so if any of your extracurriculars, faith background, or volunteer work connects to those values, make sure your essays and activities list reflect that directly.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Davis & Elkins College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$44k/yr$16.0k
30k-48k~$44k/yr$17.0k
48k-75k~$44k/yr$15.7k
75k-110k~$44k/yr$19.5k
110k+~$44k/yr$22.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

37%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$38k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
650
Undergrad Enrollment
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