Elkins, WV
Roughly 58 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 18 percentage points since 2019, from 40% to 58% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,937 | 771 | 213 | 40% |
| 2020 | 992 | 685 | 160 | 69% |
| 2021 | 813 | 631 | 170 | 78% |
| 2022 | 958 | 721 | 180 | 75% |
| 2023 | 929 | 541 | 237 | 58% |
Fall 2023 applicants
291 of 471 women and 250 of 431 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Davis & Elkins College has an acceptance rate of 58% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 541 of 929 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 58 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
929 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 237 enrolled.
No. Davis & Elkins College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 18 percentage points since 2019, from 40% to 58% — it has become less selective.