Davis & Elkins College

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Davis and Elkins College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Davis and Elkins College's admissions stats.

Davis and Elkins College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Mean SAT Score	1018
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	43.2%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	49.2%
Waitlist	No

Davis & Elkins College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Davis & Elkins College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Davis and Elkins College does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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How To Get Into Davis & Elkins College

Davis and Elkins College is a moderately difficult school to get into. Davis and Elkins College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Davis and Elkins College accepted 43% of all applicants, around 827 from 1,937 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Davis and Elkins College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Davis & Elkins College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

What Does Davis and Elkins College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Davis and Elkins College

Wondering what factors are considered by Davis and Elkins College during the admissions process? Listed below are factors commonly taken into consideration during admissions decisions.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Davis and Elkins College for more information on admission factors.

Davis and Elkins College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Davis and Elkins College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Davis and Elkins College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement			√
Interview			√
Letter(s) of Recommendation			2
Transcript of High School Record	√
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.5

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Davis and Elkins College?

Students admitted to Davis and Elkins College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Davis and Elkins College looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Davis and Elkins College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 43.2% of Davis and Elkins College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 49.2% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What's a Good SAT Score for Davis and Elkins College?

To be competitive with other Davis and Elkins College applicants, you should strive to score between 940 and 1100 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Davis and Elkins College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1100 and 25% of scored lower than 940, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Davis and Elkins College student is 1018.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Davis and Elkins College students scored 540 or higher and 75% of students scored 470 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Davis and Elkins College students scored 570 or higher, and 75% scored a 470 or higher.

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What's a Good ACT Score for Davis and Elkins College?

To be most competitive at Davis and Elkins College, you should strive to earn between 17 and 23 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 23 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Davis and Elkins College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 23, and three out of four students scored lower than 23 on the ACT.

A 17 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Davis and Elkins College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 17.

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More Information on Transferring to Davis & Elkins College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Davis and Elkins College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Davis and Elkins College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Davis and Elkins College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Davis and Elkins College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Davis and Elkins College.

Does Davis and Elkins College accept transfer credits?

✅ Davis and Elkins College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Davis and Elkins College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Davis and Elkins College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Davis and Elkins College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Davis and Elkins College?

❌ No, Davis and Elkins College is test optional, so you can decide whether to submit your ACT or SAT scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Davis and Elkins College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Davis and Elkins College is 43%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Davis and Elkins College?

❌ Davis and Elkins College does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Davis and Elkins College?

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