About Davis & Elkins College

Nestled in the mountains of West Virginia, Davis & Elkins is a small liberal arts college with a big reputation.

Our students thrive on a caring combination of personal attention, academic challenge, and real-life experience. We believe in them and expect them to succeed. And they do.

Related to the Presbyterian Church (USA), we are located in Elkins, 2 hours east of Charleston, 3 hours south of Pittsburgh and 4 hours west of Washington, DC. It's some of the most scenic country in the eastern U.S. - accented with a vibrant arts scene and great tourism destinations.

We are fondly known as "D&E," and our teams are the Senators, named for our founders, Senator Davis and Senator Elkins.

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Majors. Minors. Professional Programs.

You can choose from more than 30 academic programs at D&E. Most graduates pursue a four-year Baccalaureate degree but many enroll in our Associate degree programs, such as Nursing or Criminal Justice.

Majors range from the traditional arts and sciences to professional studies - including Teacher Education - as well as innovative programs such as Sustainability Studies and Hospitality and Tourism Management. All of our programs of study are listed here.

Pre-professional programs prepare students for admission to schools of medicine, dentistry, forestry, the ministry, occupational therapy, pharmacy and law. The Honors Program offers an extra challenge.

Winter Term

Davis & Elkins is one of a select group of colleges nationwide that offer a Winter Term program. It's a three-week term in January that provides intensive courses -- on and off-campus -- to allow exploration, research, special projects, or an opportunity to fit in a much-needed class.

Recent Winter Term courses have taken students to Salzburg, Peru, the Galapagos Islands, and Kenya. Students staying on campus enjoy other treats, like studying the art and history of Chocolate! Or the ins and outs of world-class companies, such as the famous Greenbrier Resort.

Many students choose independent study, explore their careers in a corporate setting, or work one-on-one with faculty to pursue research interests. It's a creative, exciting time of year. View the complete list of Winter Term Courses.

Outcomes

Graduates of Davis & Elkins College go on to prestigious graduate programs and prominent national firms. In a recent survey, more than 80% of those who responded reported working in careers related to their academic major.

Location

Our scenic, wooded campus is a short walk from downtown Elkins, part of our lively, arts-oriented community of 10,000 in West Virginia's Potomac Highlands. Within the town are three National Register Historic Districts and a variety of shops, restaurants and pubs. Just minutes away is the Monongahela National Forest -- almost a million acres of natural playground. Elkins is close to whitewater rafting, mountain biking, rock climbing and several popular ski resorts, including Snowshoe Mountain and Canaan Valley. For more about the area, go to: www.randolphcountywv.com.