Making It Possible
A college education is a gateway to your career goals and dreams. It also might be more affordable than you think. Davis & Elkins is committed to providing an exceptional educational value to students from West Virginia and beyond. We can work with you to determine how you can afford D&E so you can reap the benefits of the college experience and a lifetime of learning.
Net Price Calculator
Discover your future at Davis & Elkins College
At Davis & Elkins College, we believe in investing in your future.
Get the personalized experience of a private college at a cost comparable to many state schools. Eligible students from anywhere in the U.S. may qualify for grants and scholarships that cover FULL tuition.
Use our Net Price Calculator to find out if you qualify for a private college education with ZERO tuition remaining to pay!
Available to qualifying full-time, residential undergraduate degree-seeking students. Room, board and other costs are not included.
Our Financial Aid Programs Make Zero Tuition Possible
Whether in-state or out of state, we offer a number of significant aid packages to lower the cost of admission
Highlands Scholar Program
Open to all West Virginia high school graduates with at least a 2.5 GPA
Regional Highlands Scholars receive up to $20,000 per year
Students in the Regional Highlands Scholar Program counties — Randolph, Upshur, Barbour, Pocahontas, Tucker, Pendleton, and Webster — will receive $20,000 (3.8 GPA or higher) or $19,000 (2.5–3.79 GPA) if choosing to live on campus, or $17,000 (3.8 GPA or higher) or $16,000 (2.5–3.79 GPA) if choosing to commute.
That’s a total scholarship of $60,000–$80,000 (on campus) or $44,000–$68,000 (commuting) for four years of attendance at D&E!
WV Highlands Scholars receive up to $15,000 per year
West Virginia students outside of the immediate region who qualify for the scholarship will receive up to $15,000 if they live on campus or up to $12,000 if they commute.
How do I apply?
- No application is necessary, this award is automatically applied to your financial aid package at the time of acceptance to D&E!
National D&E Scholarship for Distinction & Excellence
Available to out-of-state high school graduates
National D&E Scholars receive up to $15,000 per year
Students from outside West Virginia attending Davis & Elkins College are eligible to automatically receive merit-based scholarships up to $15,000/year based on high school or college GPA and ACT or SAT scores (if applicable).
Grants
Need-based aid that doesn't require you to pay it back
Grants are money for college based on your financial need that you don’t have to pay back. Grants to help pay for D&E tuition are given by the federal government, the state of West Virginia, or by states with which West Virginia partners in reciprocal grant programs.
- Federal Grants
- Pell Grants
- Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
- Veteran Administration Grants
- TEACH Grants
- West Virginia State Grants
- West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program
- D&E Grant
Get In Touch
Contact the Office of Financial Aid to ask about reciprocal state grant programs that you might qualify for based on your out-of-state residency.
Next Steps
Learn how multiple sources of aid can help make college a reality.
Tuition Costs
Tuition Costs
Fill out the FAFSA
Full-time Pell Grant-eligible residential students typically pay ZERO tuition out of pocket. Filling out the FAFSA will determine what type of financial aid you qualify for.
Fill out the FAFSA
Full-time Pell Grant-eligible residential students typically pay ZERO tuition out of pocket. Filling out the FAFSA will determine what type of financial aid you qualify for.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Apply For Scholarships
At D&E, opportunities abound for students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Apply For Scholarships
At D&E, opportunities abound for students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Contact the Financial Aid Office
Many sources of aid are based on financial need. We’ve put the steps together for you to easily apply for need-based assistance.
Contact the Financial Aid Office
Many sources of aid are based on financial need. We’ve put the steps together for you to easily apply for need-based assistance.
Work Study
Work Study
Apply for Federal Work Study
The income you earn through the Federal Work-Study Program helps reduce the amount of student loan debt you take on.
Apply for Federal Work Study
The income you earn through the Federal Work-Study Program helps reduce the amount of student loan debt you take on.
