Davis & Elkins College
Davis & Elkins College is one of the nine private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in West Virginia. The campus is located in Elkins town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 837 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 236 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 170 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 72%). Every year 42% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Davis and Elkins College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $28,500, and fees were $492. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $28,500 and $492 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students837 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate72% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 22 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2 | 29 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 105 miles radius of Davis & Elkins College
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Alderson Broaddus University
19 miles away |
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West Virginia Wesleyan College
20 miles away |
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Eastern Mennonite University
61 miles away |
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Waynesburg University
69 miles away |
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Wheeling Jesuit University
91 miles away |
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Shenandoah University
92 miles away |
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University of Charleston
104 miles away |
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Duquesne University
104 miles away |
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Carlow University
104 miles away |
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Pittsburgh Technical College
105 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1946 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1993 - Current |
Admission
42%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 900 to 1100 |
| ACT | 17 to 22 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Considered but not required |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $900/credit | |
| In State Students | $900/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $900/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $40,500 | $40,500 | $40,500 |
| ADN | 70 | $63,000 | $63,000 | $63,000 |
| BSN | 125 | $112,500 | $112,500 | $112,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Davis & Elkins College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 50% | $4,605 |
| Other Federal Grant | 50% | $388 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 46% | $3,992 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $18,767 |
| Federal Student Loans | 72% | $5,624 |
| Private Loans | 8% | $8,448 |
$18,220
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$14,571 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$12,870 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$15,715 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$20,247 |
| Over $110,000$24,109 |
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Student Population
837
Undergrads
0
Graduates
497
Women
340
Men
94%
Full-time
6%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
55% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
27% |
|
Non-resident alien |
9% |
|
Black/African American |
5% |
|
Hispanic |
3% |
|
Asian |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and West Virginia state board of nursing.
