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Davis & Elkins College (D&E) was founded in 1904 in Elkins, Virginia. The college is affiliated to the Presbyterian Church and named after Henry G. Davis and Stephen B. Elkins (both U.S senators from Virginia). The D&E campus is located in the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia, minutes away from the Monongahela National Forest. This liberal arts college has been listed by U.S. News & World Report magazine as one of the best baccalaureate colleges in the south.
The college offers more than 30 academic programs in criminology, nursing, hospitality management and tourism. Its athletic teams are called the Senators and they compete in the NCAA Division II West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Tobi Stoner (professional baseball player) and Judson Hudson (football player, NFL’s Chicago Cardinals) are notable alumni of Davis & Elkins College.
Davis & Elkins is located in Elkins, WV (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 mathematics, drama and performing arts, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Davis & Elkins does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 380. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 390 and 490.
Davis & Elkins maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Davis & Elkins had 640 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Davis & Elkins offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Davis & Elkins 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
http://www.davisandelkins.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 56 | registered nursing |
| Business and Management | 29 | business management, marketing, accounting, accounting technology, international business, management information systems, international marketing, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 21 | history, English, political science, Spanish language, sociology, area and Cultural studies, economics, Regional studies, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 12 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Education and Teaching | 10 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, drama and dance teaching, music teaching, business teaching, math teaching, art education |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 10 | exercise science, sports and fitness management, recreation and leisure studies, parks and recreation studies, parks and recreation management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 6 | criminology |
| Science | 6 | biology, chemistry, biological and biomedical sciences, biopsychology |
| Hospitality | 4 | hospitality administration |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | drama, theatre design, theatre arts management |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | environmental science, forestry courses, conservation |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer science, information science |
| Office and Administration | 1 | office management |
| Media | 1 | communication studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | religion, religious education |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | environmental control tech |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health care administration |
| Medicine | 0 | public health |
Number of programs and degrees for Davis & Elkins in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 107 | 53 |
| Associate's degree | 60 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Davis & Elkins had a total enrollment of 640 students (574 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 56% |
| Maryland | 10% |
| Pennsylvania | 8% |
| (International Students) | 7% |
| Virginia | 6% |
| Washington, DC | 4% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Davis & Elkins offers campus housing for 572 of its 574 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Elkins, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 430 | 346 | 80% | 126 | 36% |
| Men | 181 | 151 | 83% | 59 | 39% |
| Women | 249 | 195 | 78% | 67 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 380 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 490 |
| SAT Writing | 390 | 490 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
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 | 52% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 41% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,040 |
| Room and board | $ 6,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Davis & Elkins participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 381100)
Davis & Elkins has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant 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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $50,247 | 5 | $50,812 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $40,218 | 6 | $41,905 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $37,048 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $45,944 | 18 | $41,898 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 69 | 53 | 122 |
| Basketball | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Track | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 37 | 66 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
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
Environmental Science
Forestry, Other
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
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
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Economics
Political Science and Government, General
Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign)
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
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
Biopsychology
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Davis & Elkins Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | 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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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