Privacy & Legal

Davis & Elkins College is committed to helping consumers make well-informed decisions about post-secondary education. The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, requires institutions participating in federally funded financial aid programs to make information about the institution available to the public. We have assembled this information here in one, easy-to-find location for your convenience.

Privacy of Student Records – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

FERPA allows current and future students to have access to their individual educational records, provides basic protections of privacy for their records, and allows them to request that certain “directory information” be kept confidential. Additional information regarding the rights afforded to students by FERPA is available by contacting the Office of the Registrar. View the Annual Notification of Rights under FERPA.

Clubs and Organizations Participation

Results from the 2016 graduate survey indicated that 68 percent of the graduating seniors were members of a club or organization while a student at D&E.

Computer, Communication and Network Technology Acceptable Use Policy

Specific information related to computer use is available in the Acceptable Use Policy for Technology Resources.

Copyright Infringement Policies and Sanctions and Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

The copyright infringement policy is currently under review. Information related to file sharing is available in the Acceptable Use Policy for Technology Resources.

Consumer Information on College Navigator Website

Consumer information regarding Davis & Elkins College is available on the College Navigator website.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Davis & Elkins College, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the West Virginia Human Rights Act is an equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, including sexual and gender-based harassment, assault, and violence, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identification, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, admission to and enrollment with the College, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, hiring, placement, transfer, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, educational policies, admission policies, financial aid, scholarship and loan programs, housing, athletic and other College-administered programs and activities. For inquiries regarding Title IX and/or 504 compliance and/or the filing of a complaint, contact the College’s Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator or Deputy Coordinators using the information below or by filing an incident report form.

Student Activities

Davis & Elkins College maintains a web page describing the activities available to Davis & Elkins students here. A list of student organizations is available here.

Student Body Diversity

Davis & Elkins College annually calculates information relating to the diversity of its student population. This information is available here.

Student Grievance Policy

Information regarding the Student Grievance Policy can be found starting on page 36 of the Student Handbook. The form for filing a student grievance is available here.

Students also have the option to file formal complaints against Davis & Elkins College through the Higher Learning Commission or at the state level through the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. Students may also file a complaint through the Campus Conduct Hotline.

Participation in a Varsity Sport

Results from the 2016 graduate survey indicated that 34 percent of the graduating seniors participated in a varsity sport while a student at D&E.

Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data

Davis & Elkins College annually reports to the federal government certain information regarding participation rates and financial support data for intercollegiate athletics. The report is available at here.

Voter Registration

Davis & Elkins College, as a participant in Federal Title IV Student Aid programs, is required to advise you that voter registration forms and other information related to voting in West Virginia are available on the website of the Secretary of State.

Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities

Descriptions of facilities and services available for students with disabilities are available on the Educational Support page of the Davis & Elkins College website.

Immunizations/Vaccinations

Immunizations, including Hepatitis B and Meningococcal and T-DAP, are required of all students.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program

Information related to the College’s drug and alcohol abuse prevention program applies to the entire College community, including students, faculty, staff and visitors to the campus. View the College’s Drug Free Policy. Additional policies related to drug and alcohol can be viewed here.

Campus Security Policies, Crime Statistics and Crime Log

The campus security report providing detailed information regarding security practices and crime statistics for the last three years, emergency response and evacuation procedures report and information regarding emergency notifications and warnings are available on the Health & Safety webpage.

Additional information can also be obtained from the U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Fire Safety Policies, Fire Statistics and Fire Log

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes the campus fire safety policies, number of fire drills and any fire-related incidents for on-campus housing, is available on the Health & Safety webpage.

College policies and procedures regarding financial assistance can be found here.

Degree Pursuant Coursework
Only coursework required for a student’s completion of their active degree program is included in determining their course load for federal and state financial aid and their cost of attendance for all financial aid. Taking coursework that is not required for degree completion may result in a recalculation of a student’s aid package and financial aid may be reduced or eliminated. If a student has questions on whether a course is required for their degree program, they should contact their Academic Advisor or the Office of the Registrar.

Assistance Available from Federal, State, Local and Institutional Programs
Information regarding assistance available from federal, state, local and institutional programs can be found in the College Catalog.

Federal Student Aid Eligibility for Study Abroad Programs
A study abroad program is eligible if the College awards academic credit for the program and students in the program remain concurrently enrolled at Davis & Elkins College.

Exit Counseling for Student Borrowers
All student loan borrowers must complete online exit counseling at StudentAid.gov when withdrawing, graduating or dropping below a half-time course load in a term.

Financial Aid Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct for education loans can be found here.

Initial Loan Counseling for Student Borrowers
All first-time student loan borrowers are required to complete online entrance counseling at StudentAid.gov.

Notice of Availability of Institutional and Financial Aid Information
Institutional and financial aid information is available here. Paper copies of this information are available from the Office of Financial Aid, which can be contacted at 304-637-1366.

Preferred Lender Lists and Arrangements
Davis & Elkins College provides a list of recommended lenders online. The College recommends these lenders based on the quality of products and services they provide to students and families.

Terms and Conditions of Accepting Financial Aid Award
Terms and conditions of accepting financial aid award can be found here.

Price of Attendance
Information concerning financial aid and the cost of attending Davis & Elkins College is available here.

2025-2026 Tuition and Fees
Tuition: Full-Time $31,460
Room & Board* $10,850
Fees $1,080
Total $43,390
*Based on standard, double-occupancy room. Glory Residence Hall, Byrd Center, Off-Campus Houses, and single-occupancy room pricing is higher and provided below.

Semester Cost, 2025 – 2026 Academic Year
Credit Hours
Up to 11.5 $1,285 per credit hour (applied to total hours)
12.0 – 18 $15,730 (base rate)
Above 18 $15,730 (base rate) plus $650 per credit hour above 18
2026 Summer School Tuition $475 per credit hour

Room and Board (per semester)
Room (Double Occupancy) and Board $5,425 (Glory Residence Hall $6,025) (Byrd Center $5,625) (Off-Campus Houses $6,825)
Room (Single Occupancy) and Board $7,525 (Glory Residence Hall $7,725) (Darby Hall $6,425) (Byrd Center $7,925)
2026 Summer School Room and Board weekly, by arrangement

2025-2026 estimated indirect cost:

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment: $821/term
Federal loan fee: $58/term
Off-campus living expenses:
Dependent: $410/term
Independent: $4,917/term
Transportation:
On-campus: $466/term
Dependent off-campus: $534/term
Independent off-campus: $572/term
Miscellaneous personal expenses:
On-campus and dependent off-campus:$1,391/term
Independent: $1,713/term
2026-2027 Tuition and Fees
Tuition: Full-Time $31,860
Room & Board* $11,250
Fees $1,050
Total $44,160
*Based on double occupancy. Glory Residence Hall, Byrd Center, Off-Campus Houses, and single-occupancy room pricing is higher and provided below.

Semester Cost, 2026 – 2027 Academic Year
Credit Hours
Up to 11.5 $1,327 per credit hour (applied to total hours)
12.0 – 18 $15,930 (base rate)
Above 18 $15,930 (base rate) plus $650 per credit hour above 18
2027 Summer School Tuition $495 per credit hour

Room and Board (per semester)
Room (Double Occupancy) and Board $5,625 (Glory Residence Hall $6,125) (Byrd Center $5,825) (Off-Campus Houses $6,375)
Room (Single Occupancy) and Board $7,825 (Glory Residence Hall $7,425) (Darby Hall $6,625) (Byrd Center $8,125)
2027 Summer School Room and Board weekly, by arrangement

Complete details on institutional refund policies and any additional costs or fees can be found in the College Catalog.

2026-2027 estimated indirect cost:

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment: $845/term
Federal loan fee: $61/term
Off-campus living expenses
Dependent: $422/term
Independent: $5,060/term
Transportation:
On-campus: $480/term
Dependent off-campus: $549/term
Independent off-campus: $589/term
Miscellaneous personal expenses:
On-campus and dependent off-campus: $1,431/ter
Independent off-campus: $1,763/term
Textbook Information
Davis & Elkins College provides textbook information on the College Bookstore’s website. The textbook information includes title, author, edition ISBN, price, etc.

Net Price Calculator
The College provides a calculator web page to assist students in determining the costs of attendance and their eligibility for financial aid. A link to the calculator is available here.

Special and Unusual Circumstances
Students may request an adjustment to their financial aid eligibility based on special or unusual circumstances.

Special Circumstances refer to changes in a family’s financial situation (ex. job loss, income reduction, etc.).

Unusual Circumstances refer to an adjustment of the student’s dependency status based on a unique situation (ex. parental abandonment, etc.).

For more information on eligibility and the Special Circumstance request process, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 304-637-1366.

Requests will be reviewed and processed within 2 weeks once all documentation is received.

Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Institutional or Financial Aid Information:

Office of Financial Aid
Halliehurst Mansion, 2nd Floor
Davis & Elkins College
100 Campus Drive
Elkins, WV 26241
304-637-1271