D&E College Admission Requirements
Elkins, West VirginiaChances of getting into Davis & Elkins College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
37%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | High |
How hard is it to get into D&E College and can I get accepted? The school has a 37% acceptance rate ranking it #2 in West Virginia for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 922 out of 2,495 applicants were admitted making D&E College a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 76 percent. Davis & Elkins College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
910-1080Applicants Submitting SAT
55%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 460 |
| SAT Math 25th | 450 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 910 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 540 |
| SAT Math 75th | 540 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1080 |
| Average SAT Score | 1000 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Davis & Elkins College?
Davis & Elkins College typically requires applicants to be in the top 76 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 910 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 820. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1000 out of 1600. The school ranks #15 in West Virginia for highest average SAT composite score. 55 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1080 and Above | Good | >50% |
| 995 to 1080 | Avg + | 37%-50% |
| 910 to 995 | Avg - | 26%-37% |
| 825 to 910 | Reach | 17%-26% |
| Less than 825 | Low | <17% |
D&E College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
16-22Applicants Submitting ACT
56%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 15 |
| ACT Math 25th | 16 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 16 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 21 |
| ACT Math 75th | 20 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 22 |
| Average ACT Score | 19 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into D&E College?
Admission data indicates that D&E College regularly accepts students with ACT's of 16 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 75 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 13 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 19 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 22 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #16 in West Virginia for highest average ACT composite score. 56 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Davis & Elkins College.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 22 and Above | Good | >50% |
| 19 to 22 | Avg + | 37%-50% |
| 16 to 19 | Avg - | 26%-37% |
| 13 to 16 | Reach | 17%-26% |
| Less than 13 | Low | <17% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.17Typical High School Grades
BYou will need about average high school grades to get into Davis & Elkins College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Davis & Elkins College was 3.17 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #14 in West Virginia for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to D&E College will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 86% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 18% | Reach |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 18% | Low |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 13% | Low |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 10% | Low |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 30% | Low |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | 10% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 10% |
| Top 25% of class | 29% |
| Top 50% of class | 29% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 20% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 6% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,560 | 935 | 2,495 |
| Accepted | 629 | 293 | 922 |
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 31% | 37% |
| Enrolled | 129 | 69 | 198 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 21% | 24% | 21% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Davis & Elkins College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Davis & Elkins College prefer SAT or ACT?
55% of students submit their SAT scores to D&E College. 56% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Davis & Elkins College?
37% of those who apply are granted admission to D&E College. Admission competition is high and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Davis & Elkins College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 910 and 1080. 55% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Davis & Elkins College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 16 and 22. 56% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.