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Davis & Elkins is located in Elkins, West Virginia (a self-contained town). The school is a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. Davis & Elkins is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.
Davis & Elkins has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in drama and performing arts.
Davis & Elkins does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 520. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Davis & Elkins has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 624 enrolled students in 2005.
Davis & Elkins has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Davis & Elkins values student athletics, and belongs to the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Davis & Elkins College
100 Campus Dr
Elkins, WV 26241-3996
General Phone: (304) 637-1900
Admissions Phone: (304) 637-1230
Financial Aid Phone: (304) 637-1373
http://www.davisandelkins.edu
Davis & Elkins awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 47 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 25 | business management, marketing, accounting, international marketing, MIS, accounting technology, fashion merchandising, international business, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 14 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, business teaching, drama and dance teaching, music teaching, art education |
| Liberal Arts | 12 | political science, English, sociology, history, economics, Spanish language |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | psychology |
| Science | 5 | biology, chemistry, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | information science, computer science |
| Hospitality | 3 | hospitality administration |
| Media | 3 | communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, parks and recreation studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama, theatre design |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | environmental control tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion, religious education |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | criminology |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | forestry courses |
| Office And Administration | 0 | office management |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Davis & Elkins in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 79 | 43 |
| Associate's degree | 50 | 7 |
In 2005, Davis & Elkins had a total enrollment of 624 students (585 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 11% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 53% |
| Maryland | 18% |
| Virginia | 11% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| California | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 17 % |
Davis & Elkins offers campus housing for 572 of its 585 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Elkins, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 494 | 309 | 63% | 111 | 36% |
| Men | 196 | 119 | 61% | 45 | 38% |
| Women | 298 | 190 | 64% | 66 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 34% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 59% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (304) 637-1230
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,832 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,832 |
| Room and board | $ 6,104 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 150 |
Financial Aid:
Davis & Elkins participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 381100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (304) 637-1373
Davis & Elkins has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 13 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $48,891 | 5 | $48,625 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $38,039 | 6 | $37,983 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $35,227 | 8 | $34,886 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $39,417 | 21 | $38,759 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 125 | 46 | 171 |
| Baseball | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| Basketball | 23 | 12 | 35 |
| Track | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 46 | 30 | 76 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Marketing
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Davis & Elkins Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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