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ACCEPTANCE RATE

39.80%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

11:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

2

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$21,761

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Nursing Program

The nursing program at Davis & Elkins College prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other West Virginia colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Davis & Elkins College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission for more than 32 years.

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Davis & Elkins College

1000 Vermillion Street, Athens, WV

Davis & Elkins College is a nonprofit private school that has a fair number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Elkins, WV, in a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The low student to teacher ratio and access to faculty is due primarily to the small student body, over 800 students, maintained by Davis & Elkins College.

Areas of study available at Davis and Elkins College include:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Education
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Recreation And Fitness Studies
  • Psychology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. The most common scores among applicants admitted to Davis and Elkins College are within the range of 17 - 22 for the ACT exam, or 1210 - 1540 for the SAT exam. Roughly 50% of all applicant were admitted at Davis and Elkins College, with 22% of those admitted choosing to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $25,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

Davis & Elkins College offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division II)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division II)
  • Golf (NCAA Division II)

To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at www.dewv.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Davis & Elkins College has offered the following degree levels for students:

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Associate's Degree26
Bachelor's Degree16

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male2
Female40

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White29
Unknown13

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Nursing program at Davis & Elkins College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants Davis & Elkins College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Davis & Elkins College may provide student services like those listed below:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Davis & Elkins College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (370)
  • Basketball (370)
  • Track and Field (370)
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Other Sports