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Davis & Elkins College

Elkins, WV 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate43%
Acceptance Rate43%

Davis and Elkins College Admissions

If you are thinking about applying to Davis and Elkins College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

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 –– ––

Applying Early to Davis and Elkins College?


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

➡️ Find 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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Transferring to Davis & Elkins College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Davis and Elkins College

Davis and Elkins College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

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

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Davis and Elkins College

What does Davis and Elkins College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

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 Application Requirements

To apply to Davis and Elkins College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check 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

GPA and Testing


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 reflects 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 considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Davis and Elkins College is test optional. 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 is a Good SAT Score for Davis and Elkins College?

To be competitive with other Davis and Elkins College applicants, you should strive to earn 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.

What is 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.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

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


Davis and Elkins College Admissions FAQs


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 it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's 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.

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Davis and Elkins College Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Somewhat Selective

43%

How hard is it to get into Davis and Elkins College? Davis and Elkins College is a somewhat selective institution. The Davis and Elkins College acceptance rate is 43%. This means that the institution accepts 42 out of every 100 applicants.

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Davis and Elkins College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Davis and Elkins College is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Davis and Elkins College is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Davis and Elkins College ACT Scores

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ACT Range

17 - 23

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

23 and Above

Good

17 to 23

Avg

17 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to Davis and Elkins College is 20. Students with an ACT score of 23 and above have a good chance of getting into Davis and Elkins College. Students with an ACT score that falls between 17 and 23 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 17 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

Davis and Elkins College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

940 - 1100

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Math SAT Range

460 - 540

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Reading SAT Range

470 - 570

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1100 and Above

Good

940 to 1100

Avg

940 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Davis and Elkins College students is 1018. Applicants with SAT scores of 1100 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Davis and Elkins College, while applicants with SAT scores between 940 to 1100 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 940 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Davis and Elkins College.

Davis and Elkins College GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.35

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Davis and Elkins College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.35. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

776

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

43%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$29,630

Out-of-State

$29,630

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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