Established in 1904, Davis and Elkins College is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Elkins (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), West Virginia. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Davis and Elkins College (D&E) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Presbyterian religion. Davis and Elkins College (D&E) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 118 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. D&E also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.