Elkins, West Virginia
D&E College Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Davis & Elkins College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
41.6%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
How hard is it to get into D&E College and can I get accepted? The school has a 42% acceptance rate. Last year, 955 out of 2,295 applicants were admitted making D&E College a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 66 percent. Davis & Elkins College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
42% are accepted,
can you get in?
D&E College SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
980-1170Applicants Submitting SAT
32%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 490 |
| SAT Math 25th | 490 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 980 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 600 |
| SAT Math 75th | 570 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1170 |
| Average SAT Score | 1080 |
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 64 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 980 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 880. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1080 out of 1600. 32 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.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1170 and Above | Good | >55% |
| 1075 to 1170 | Avg + | 42%-55% |
| 980 to 1075 | Avg - | 30%-42% |
| 885 to 980 | Reach | 20%-30% |
| Less than 885 | Low | <20% |
D&E College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
17-22Applicants Submitting ACT
67%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 15 |
| ACT Math 25th | 16 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 17 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 22 |
| ACT Math 75th | 21 |
| 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 17 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 69 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 14 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 22 and above have very competitive chances. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 67 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 | >58% |
| 19 to 22 | Avg + | 42%-58% |
| 17 to 19 | Avg - | 32%-42% |
| 15 to 17 | Reach | 24%-32% |
| Less than 15 | Low | <24% |
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. 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 | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,383 | 912 | 2,295 |
| Accepted | 589 | 366 | 955 |
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 40% | 42% |
| Enrolled | 137 | 99 | 236 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 23% | 27% | 25% |
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 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237358 IPEDS survey data for Davis & Elkins College.
