Davis & Elkins College is a small private liberal arts college in Elkins, West Virginia's scenic mountains, founded in 1904. It offers 46 majors with strengths in nursing, business, and new tech programs like AI and cybersecurity. Students rave about small classes (12:1 ratio), caring faculty, diverse international community, beautiful campus hikes, and family-like atmosphere.

State

West Virginia

Student Population

1,000

Acceptance Rate

60%

GPA Range

2.5-3.2

SAT Range

880-1130

Common Majors

Nursing, Business, Education, Biology, Computer Science

"Small classes create close professor relationships while diverse international students enrich campus life. We hike mountain trails, attend frat parties at the Lodge, join clubs and intramurals, building strong friendships through recreation and campus events."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$30,360–$31,270

Conference

Mountain East Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74.2

Avg Women's Scores

101

Men's Team Notes

Davis & Elkins men’s golf averaged about 74 per player per round, with team totals near 297 over four counting scores. The Senators posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, contended in tightly packed MEC‑style events, and showed steady four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Davis & Elkins women’s golf averaged about 101 per player per round, with team totals around 403 per 18 holes. The squad turned in mostly 80s and 90s, fielded a young roster, and focused on improving fundamentals and low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Shane Levenson

Women's Coach

Shane Levenson

Men's Email

levensons@dewv.edu

Women's Email

levensons@dewv.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Shane Levenson was named head men's golf coach at Davis & Elkins in July 2025 after assistant roles at D1 Chicago State (team titles, multiple medalists) and USCAA Johnson & Wales (2022 national championship). A PGA Associate and certified trainer with 25+ years experience, he guides Senators through MEC events toward NCAA Atlantic/East Regionals.

Women's Coach Bio

Shane Levenson leads D&E women's golf since 2025, bringing elite development from Chicago State individual champs and JWU back-to-back national champions. PGA certified with extensive athlete leadership background, he builds MEC competitiveness from Elkins campus through regional schedules.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"Small classes create close professor relationships while diverse international students enrich campus life. We hike mountain trails, attend frat parties at the Lodge, join clubs and intramurals, building strong friendships through recreation and campus events."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Davis & Elkins men’s golf averaged about 74 per player per round, with team totals near 297 over four counting scores. The Senators posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, contended in tightly packed MEC‑style events, and showed steady four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Davis & Elkins women’s golf averaged about 101 per player per round, with team totals around 403 per 18 holes. The squad turned in mostly 80s and 90s, fielded a young roster, and focused on improving fundamentals and low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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