Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 659
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Campus Details
Town: Remote (in urban cluster more than 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 77.61%
Male/Female: 31% / 69% (2017)
First generation college students: 47.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 8.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 4.4% (2007)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 59.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 40.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 30.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 19.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 36.3%
Black: 4.1%
Hispanic: 2.0%
Asian: 0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 0.2%
Non-resident alien: 7.0%
Unknown race: 49.3%
Black: 4.1%
Hispanic: 2.0%
Asian: 0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 0.2%
Non-resident alien: 7.0%
Unknown race: 49.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $43,068
In-State tuition: $29,960Out-of-State tuition: $29,960
Estimated books and supplies: $1,380 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,800 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,118 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,254 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,118 (2022)
Average Family Income: $61,127 (2017)
Median Family Income: $40,924 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 48.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 68.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,470 |
| $30k-48k | $15,668 |
| $48k-75k | $19,486 |
| $75k-110k | $19,894 |
| $110k+ | $19,019 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 38%6-year graduation rate: 45%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $17,375 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 62.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 71.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 71.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 41.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 45.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $31,253 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $42,574 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 9 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dance. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 26 | $25,500 | $212 | $63,104 ($5,259) | $59,426 ($4,952) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 16 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 19 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Education, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sustainability Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 12 | $27,000 | $286 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $51,345Full time faculty: 55%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $45,036,577 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $71,420,183 (2022)