Davis & Elkins College

What is the accreditation of Davis & Elkins College?

Davis & Elkins College is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Institutional accreditation evaluates the college as a whole and is important to its eligibility to participate in federal student aid programs.

It does not mean that every professional program has separate specialized accreditation, nor does it guarantee that credits will transfer to another college. Transfer decisions belong to the receiving institution. Students considering nursing, teacher preparation or another licensed profession should also confirm the current program approvals and accreditation relevant to that field, then check the licensing rules in the state where they intend to work.

What are the admission requirements at Davis & Elkins College?

First-year applicants to Davis & Elkins College generally need to submit an application and a secondary-school record showing completion of high school or an equivalent credential. The college reports that high school GPA and the secondary-school record are required, while SAT and ACT scores are neither required nor recommended in its reported admissions criteria.

Class rank and recommendation letters are likewise not listed as general requirements. Applicants should not interpret that as a promise that every program follows identical procedures: a professional major may have additional entry or progression standards after admission to the college. International applicants and students with non-U.S. academic records should check the admissions instructions applicable to their credentials.

In the reported first-year admissions cycle, 665 of 705 applicants were admitted, an acceptance rate of about 94%. That describes one applicant pool, not an assurance that a particular student will be admitted or accepted directly into a selective program.

What are the application fees and waivers at Davis & Elkins College?

Applicants should check Davis & Elkins College's current application instructions for any submission charge before applying. An application fee, if charged through a particular route, is different from an enrollment deposit or a later tuition payment.

Students who need a fee waiver should ask admissions about eligibility and the request process before submitting an application or paying a charge. The applicable procedure may depend on the application method and applicant category; a waiver should not be assumed merely because a student qualifies for need-based financial aid.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Davis & Elkins College?

Prospective Davis & Elkins students should verify ROTC access with the college and the relevant military branch before planning a degree around it. Participation through a host university, when an agreement exists, is different from having an Army, Air Force or Navy ROTC unit based on the Elkins campus.

ROTC scholarships and participation have their own eligibility rules, application processes and, in some circumstances, service commitments. The college's support for students using veterans' education benefits should not be confused with an ROTC program for students seeking a commission.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Davis & Elkins College?

Davis & Elkins College accepts transfer applicants and generally considers credits earned at other accredited institutions. Transfers may enroll in fall, spring or summer, but admission to the college and the application of prior credits toward a particular degree are separate decisions.

Applicants should arrange for official transcripts from every college attended and request a degree-specific credit evaluation. The useful question is not simply how many credits are accepted, but which courses meet major requirements, general education requirements or electives - and how many credits must still be completed at Davis & Elkins.

The college also reports accepting Advanced Placement credit, CLEP examinations, ACE credit recommendations and some credit for life experience. These routes have distinct documentation and score or evaluation rules. Students entering a sequenced program, particularly nursing or education, should ask how prior coursework affects their expected time to graduation.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Davis & Elkins College?

Students interested in studying abroad should establish what Davis & Elkins College currently permits for their major before committing to a program. A semester away, a short-term trip and an independently arranged international experience can have different rules for credit, cost and financial aid.

The critical step is advance academic approval: students need to know which overseas courses will count toward their degree and whether time away will interrupt a required course sequence. They should also ask the college's academic and financial aid offices how an approved program would affect institutional scholarships and other aid. An international student body is not, on its own, evidence of a particular exchange partnership or a guaranteed study-abroad placement.