Davis & Elkins College: Review & Facts
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Davis & Elkins College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 650 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1904 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Elkins, West Virginia.Davis & Elkins College is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.
Academic Offerings
At Davis & Elkins College you can get your associate's degree or bachelor's degree.Majors
Offered
Offered
39
Davis & Elkins College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 39 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The student retention rate at Davis & Elkins College is fair at 71% (close to West Virginia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.
Student Retention
71%
Fair
The graduation rate at Davis & Elkins College is below average - 52%. Around 14% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.Student to faculty ratio at Davis & Elkins College is good - 10:1. Find out more details regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition pricing is very high - $29,900 per year. The additional fees at Davis & Elkins College not covered by tuition are around $800, which comes to a total of $30,700 per year.Read the details about Davis & Elkins College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
75%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 958 applications were submitted and 721 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.
Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Davis & Elkins College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$4,300
Medium
Davis & Elkins College provides study abroad programs.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Davis & Elkins College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
Safety
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C-
Unsafe
Davis & Elkins College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 700 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- roughly $4,300 per year.Based on the college crime numbers, Davis & Elkins College appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Davis & Elkins College Location and Address
Postal Address:Davis & Elkins College
100 Campus Dr
Elkins, West Virginia
26241-3996, USA
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