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How strong are the academics at Davis & Elkins College?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

11:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Davis & Elkins has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Davis & Elkins College has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Davis & Elkins' website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Davis & Elkins College:

58%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Davis & Elkins College's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Criminology
Psychology, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
2.8
5.44
8.08
10.72
13.36
16

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 5
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 5
  • Accounting 4
  • Finance, General 4
  • Finance, General 2
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2
  • Business Administration and Management, General 1
  • Accounting 1
  • Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations 1
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 5
  • Computer Science 2
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 2
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism 2
  • Education, General 1
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 16
  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine 0
History
  • History, General 3
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Sustainability Studies 1
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 2
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 0
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 7
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 5
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 4
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 5
  • Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 8
  • Psychology, General 4
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 10
  • Criminology 3
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
  • Economics, General 1
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Religious Education 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 3
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 0
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