More selective than 43% of West Virginia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
34% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 12% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Davis & Elkins College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Davis & Elkins College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 94% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 58% | 450–575 | 430–550 | 1–14 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Davis & Elkins College compared with other West Virginia colleges?
Davis & Elkins College has the 9th-lowest acceptance rate of 15 West Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Appalachian Bible College | 78% | 71% | $11,579 |
| 6 | West Virginia University | 89% | 65% | $15,634 |
| 7 | Concord University | 93% | 39% | $9,966 |
| 8 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | 93% | 57% | $18,083 |
| 9 | Davis & Elkins College | 94% | 39% | $18,273 |
| 10 | Marshall University | 96% | 51% | $7,502 |
| 11 | West Virginia State University | 96% | 39% | $11,139 |
| 12 | Shepherd University | 97% | 51% | $11,363 |
| 13 | Bluefield State University | 97% | 37% | $13,684 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All West Virginia colleges →
Who enrolls at Davis & Elkins College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Davis & Elkins College admissions questions
What is the Davis & Elkins College acceptance rate?
Davis & Elkins College accepts 94% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 541 of 929 applicants were admitted.
Does Davis & Elkins College require the SAT or ACT?
Davis & Elkins College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 34% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 12% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Davis & Elkins College?
44% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (237 of 541).
Is Davis & Elkins College getting harder to get into?
Davis & Elkins College accepted 94% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 58% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Davis & Elkins College overview