⭐ About D&E

Welcome to D&E! Davis & Elkins College is a private, accredited NCAA Division II school. We are a member of the Appalachian College Association and are affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Located in the arts community of Elkins, West Virginia, the campus borders the beautiful Monongahela National Forest. At Davis & Elkins College, we shape the future of each student through a liberal arts education, personalized curriculum, student centered faculty, and career focused internships. By the Colleges of Distinction, D&E was recognized for its commitment to engaged, hands-on education.

The College offers a range of baccalaureate and associate degree programs representing the arts, sciences, pre-professional studies, criminology, education and business studies. The four years spent at D&E is transformative for our students and is designed to prepare them for thoughtful engagement in the world and to find their vocation in life. US News & World Report voted D&E a top college in the South achieving the highest overall score of any higher education institution in West Virginia.

Our student body of 700 students comes from diverse backgrounds from 6 continents, 21 countries, and 35 states. Our 26 collegiate sports keeps our campus competitive and full of activity, especially when combined with 35 student organizations. Our outdoor recreation club along with student life expose our students to an array of off campus adventures like skiing, horseback riding, white water rafting, and snowboarding. Our location nestled at the foothills of the Allegheny mountains, makes it an ideal destination for study and fun.