Davis & Elkins College Athletics

Davis & Elkins competes in NCAA Division II, which means moderate athletic scholarships and regional competition without the intense pressure of Division I. The Senators field 19 varsity sports with 399 total athletes, representing a substantial 59% of the 681-student body. The school awards $3.26 million in athletic scholarships across all sports. D&E competes in the Mountain East Conference against regional rivals. The high percentage of student-athletes reflects the college's emphasis on combining academics with athletics in a small-school setting. Division II allows students to compete at a serious level while maintaining focus on their studies. The Senators nickname connects to West Virginia's political heritage. With nearly six out of ten students participating in varsity athletics, sports culture shapes campus life at this mountain college.