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Davis & Elkins College

#1244 in US ranking Elkins, WV
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$46,429
Tuition & fees
$32,540
Avg. aid
$25,493
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
94%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
39%
Median salary
$40,632
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Davis & Elkins College?

Davis & Elkins College's reported recurring events include Parents' Weekend or Alumni Homecoming Weekend, the Snowball Winter Formal and Deja Vu Weekend. They offer different ways for students, families and alumni to take part in campus life.

Homecoming commonly centers on alumni returning to campus and activities connected with the college community; the Snowball is a winter social event. Students interested in attending or helping organize an event should check the current campus calendar for its date and format. Event names alone do not establish that the schedule or activities will remain identical each year.

What are the student housing and dining options at Davis & Elkins College?

Davis & Elkins College offers college-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational housing, and reports that about half its students live on campus. Housing availability should not be read as a guarantee of a particular room or placement.

Students considering residence should review the current housing application, assignment timeline and residence policies, including which meal-plan choices apply to their room arrangement. Campus housing has reported high-speed internet access. Commuters should compare the cost and convenience of traveling to Elkins with the commitments of a residential dining plan, particularly if their classes, labs or activities run late.

Davis & Elkins College Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

31

Davis & Elkins College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
10:1
Undergraduates living on campus
50%
Campus size
180 acres

Davis & Elkins College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Davis & Elkins College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Booth Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

Yes

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Davis & Elkins College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Davis & Elkins College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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