What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 16 |
| Criminology | 10 |
| Psychology | 8 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 7 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 5 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 5 |
Show the other 18 majors
| Business Administration and Management | 5 |
| Finance | 4 |
| Accounting | 4 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 4 |
| History | 3 |
| Art/Art Studies | 3 |
| Environmental Science | 2 |
| Computer Science | 2 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 2 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 |
| English Language and Literature | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 |
| Sustainability Studies | 1 |
| Economics | 1 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mountain East Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mountain East Conference
Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, remote
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Elkins, WV
27,190 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
North Central West Virginia (CKB)
Nearest hub airport
Pittsburgh International (PIT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 8.5 of 20
Elevation
1,969 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
20°F
July high
83°F
Annual snowfall
68.9 in
Days at 90°F or higher
4 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$740 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- West Virginia Wesleyan College20 mi
- Fairmont State University42 mi
- West Virginia University49 mi
- Glenville State University53 mi
- Bridgewater College61 mi
- Eastern Mennonite University61 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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