Academic Information
51黑料网 is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic quality, as reflected in the accreditation and approvals held by its institution and individual programs. Below you’ll find detailed information on our accrediting bodies, student outcome data, and program-specific disclosures required for transparency and consumer information.
Accreditation, Approval and Licensure of Institution and Programs
Nursing Programs
The Associate Degree Nursing Program and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (pre-licensure) Program are board approved by the聽.
Accreditation Disclosure
The Associate Degree Nursing Program at 51黑料网 located in Elkins, West Virginia is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by ACEN regarding this program
The聽Baccalaureate Nursing Program at 51黑料网 located in Elkins West Virginia聽is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the聽baccalaureate nursing program is聽Initial Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program
The National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) Board of Commissioners granted initial accreditation for the 51黑料网 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) program, delivered via distance education, on October 26, 2017, and initial accreditation for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (pre-licensure) Program on February 22, 2023.
NLN CNEA
The Watergate
2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 909-2487
View the public information disclosed by the NLN CNEA regarding BSN programs at
Teacher Education
The Teacher Education Programs at 51黑料网听补谤别 nationally accredited by the . CAEP is the sole national accrediting body for educator preparation,聽recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and is dedicated to ensuring excellence, relevance, and continuous improvement in educator preparation.
This accreditation affirms that 51黑料网 meets CAEP鈥檚 rigorous standards in program quality, clinical partnerships, candidate performance, and impact on P鈥12 student learning. It reflects our commitment to preparing highly effective teachers who are grounded in best practices and ready to serve the diverse needs of today鈥檚 schools.
Programs Included in CAEP Accreditation
The following educator preparation programs at 51黑料网 are fully accredited by CAEP:
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Elementary Education (K鈥6)
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Special Education (K鈥12)
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Mathematics Education (5鈥揂dult)
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Health Education (5鈥揂dult)
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Physical Education (PreK鈥揂dult)
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Reading (endorsement only)聽
Commitment to Transparency
In accordance with CAEP鈥檚 Public Reporting and Consumer Information Policy,聽51黑料网 provides annual data on key program outcomes. These measures offer clear, accessible information for prospective students, families, community partners, and other stakeholders. These annual reporting measures demonstrate our ongoing commitment to using evidence to strengthen all aspects of educator preparation.
Annual Reporting Measures
51黑料网 updates its CAEP reporting data each year to reflect the most recent information available. Stakeholders may access these data on our Annual Reporting Measures聽page.
The Educator Preparation Programs at 51黑料网 are approved by the West Virginia Board of Education and are designed to meet the educational requirements for teacher licensure in the State of West Virginia.
Because licensure requirements vary by state and are subject to change, 51黑料网 has not made a determination regarding whether its educator preparation programs meet the educational requirements for teacher licensure in states or territories outside of West Virginia.
Students who intend to seek licensure in a state other than West Virginia are encouraged to contact the appropriate state licensing agency and the 51黑料网 Education Department prior to enrollment to determine whether the program will satisfy the educational requirements for licensure in that state.
Business

The Business Programs at 51黑料网 have聽received specialized accreditation for its business program(s) through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE .
Affiliations
51黑料网 is affiliated with the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, the American Council on Education, the Appalachian College Association, the Association of American Colleges and Universities, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities, the College Board, the Council of Independent Colleges, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Division II), National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements, the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, and West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities.
Transfer of Credit Policy/Articulation Agreements and Transfer Credit Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines
Information regarding the transfer of credit, credit evaluation criteria, and guidelines can be found in the College Catalog.
This information pertains to:
- Students entering 51黑料网 as transfer students
- Students currently matriculated at 51黑料网
Student Outcomes
Retention Rates
The table below presents the first-to-second-year retention rate for each incoming class of first-time/first-year students.
| Year | Incoming | Returning | Retention % |
| 2018-2019 | 196 | 125 | 63.78% |
| 2019-2020 | 213 | 144 | 67.61% |
| 2020-2021 | 160 | 106 | 66.25% |
| 2021-2022 | 170 | 118 | 69.41% |
| 2022-2023 | 179 | 104 | 58.10% |
| 2023-2024 | 237 | 155 | 65.4% |
Graduation Rates

Pell Grant Recipient Graduation Rates
| Total Pell Grant Recipients for Fall 2017 Incoming Students | 106 |
| Pell Grant Recipients in 2017 Cohort | 81 |
| Pell Grant Recipients in 2017 Cohort who Graduated* | 32 |
| Graduation Rate of 2017 Cohort Pell Grant Recipients* | 39.5% |
| Total Pell Grant Recipients of 2017 Incoming Students who Graduated** | 39 |
| Graduation Rate for all 2017 Incoming Student Pell Grant Recipients** | 36.8% |
* First-time, full-time students who began their studies in Fall 2018 and received a degree or award within 150 percent of 鈥淣ormal Time鈥 to completion for their program. (Spring 2024) Using IPEDS definitions.
**Graduation rate for all Fall 2018 Pell Grant recipients. Using IPEDS definitions.
Intercollegiate Athletics Graduation Rates for Students Receiving Athletically Related Student Aid
Davis & Elkins annually calculates the graduation rate for new, full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates receiving athletically related student aid. The student-athlete graduation rate, calculated directly based on IPEDS-GRS (which is the methodology the U.S. Department of Education requires), is the proportion of first-year, full-time student-athletes who entered a school on institutional aid (whether athletics-based aid or otherwise) and graduated from that institution within six years. This federal rate does not account for students who transfer from their original institution and graduate elsewhere; they are considered non-graduates at both the college they left and the one from which they eventually graduate. The rates are available here.
Post Graduate Survey (Placement in Employment, Job Placement, and Graduate and Professional Education)
51黑料网 periodically surveys graduates and works with partners to determine the types of employment of our graduates.
RN Licensure Pass Rates
The most recent annual licensure examination pass rate will be at least 80% for all first-time test-takers.
| Year | NCLEX-RN Pass Rate | National Pass Rate |
| 2010 | 92.59% | 87.42% |
| 2011 | 89.47% | 87.90% |
| 2012 | 85.71% | 90.34% |
| 2013 | 86.96% | 83.04% |
| 2014 | 71.79% | 81.79% |
| 2015 | 85.71% | 86.75% |
| 2016 | 72.14% ASN Program; None tested LPN-ASN Program |
84.56% |
| 2017 | 100% ASN Program; 100% LPN-ASN Program |
87.11% |
| 2018 | 100% ASN Program; 100% LPN-ASN Program |
88.89% |
| 2019 | 100% ASN Program; 100% LPN-ASN Program |
88.18% |
| 2020 | 84.21% ASN Program;聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽100% LPN-ASN Program | 86.58% |
| 2021 | 90.48% ASN Program;聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 100% LPN-ASN Program | 82.48% |
| 2022 | 84.62% ASN Program; 83.3% LPN to ASN Program |
79.91% |
| 2023 | 90.91% ASN Program; 100% LPN to ASN Program; 80% BSN Program |
88.56% |
| 2024 | 90.9% ASN Program; 100% LPN to ASN Program; 100% BSN Program | 91.16% |
ASN Program Completion Rates
The program goal is 70 percent of nursing admissions will graduate within three years of entering the program.
ACEN program completion rate definition changed 7/9/21
Program length is congruent with College, West Virginia State Board standards, and ACEN guidelines.
The ASN program will complete on-time; 70% of students who begin
in the ASN program will ultimately complete.
- 70% of all students who begin in NURS 100A will complete the traditional program option on-time within four academic semesters.
- 70% of all students who begin in NURS 101A will complete the LPN-ASN program option on-time within three academic semesters.
| Year | Program Completion Rate |
| 2013 | 72% |
| 2014 | 95% |
| 2015 | 73% |
| 2016 | 70% |
| 2017 | 80% ASN Program; 72.7% LPN-ASN Program; 76.9% aggregated as a whole |
| 2018 | 72.7% ASN Program; 62.5% LPN-ASD Program; 70% aggregated as a whole |
| 2019 | 73.9%ASN Program; 58.3% LPN-ASN Program; 68.5%聽aggregated as a whole |
| 2020 | 65.5% ASN Program; 85.7% LPN-ASN Program; 69.4% aggregated as a whole |
| 2021 | 69.2% ASN program; 77.8% LPN-ASN program; 71.4% aggregated as a whole |
| 2022 | 64.28% ASN Program; 100% LPN-ASN Program; 75% aggregated as a whole |
| 2023 | 68.75% ASN Program; 100% LPN-ASN Program; 76.19% aggregated as a whole |
| 2024 | 58.8% ASN Program; 81.8% LPN-ASN Program; 67.9% aggregated as a whole |
ASN Program Job Placement Rate
The program goal is that 75% of graduates will be employed in health care within six months following graduation.
| Year | Job Placement Rate |
| 2011 | 90% employed |
| 2012 | 100% employed |
| 2013 | 100% employed |
| 2014 | 100% employed |
| 2015 | 88% employed |
| 2016 | 100% employed |
| 2017 | 100% employed |
| 2018 | 100% employed |
| 2019 | 100% employed |
| 2020 | 100% employed |
| 2021 | 100% employed |
| 2022 | 100% Employed |
| 2023 | 100% Employed |
| 2024 | 100% Employed |
BSN Program Completion Rate
The students in the Pre-licensure BSN program are expected to graduate on-time:
- 70% of all 4-Year BSN students who begin in NURS 100B will complete the traditional BSN program option on-time within 6 semesters.
- 70% of all 3-Year BSN students who begin in NURS 100B will complete the accelerated option on-time within 6 semesters (plus two summer semesters taking General Education courses).
| Year | Program Completion Rate |
| 2023 | 42% |
| 2024 | 75% |
BSN Job Placement Rate
The program goal is that 75% of graduates will be employed in health care setting as a registered nurse within six months following graduation.
| Year | Job Placement Rate |
| 2023 | 100% employed |
| 2024 | 100% employed |
RN-BSN Program Completion Rates
The students in the Pre-licensure BSN program are expected to graduate on-time:
- 70% of all 4-Year BSN students who begin in NURS 100B will complete the traditional BSN program option on-time within 6 semesters.
- 70% of all 3-Year BSN students who begin in NURS 100B will complete the accelerated option on-time within 6 semesters (plus two summer semesters taking General Education courses).
| Year | Program Completion Rate |
| 2015 | 87.5% |
| 2016 | 75% |
| 2017 | 87.1% |
| 2018 | 52.1% |
| 2019 | 76.3% |
| 2020 | 74.4% |
| 2021 | 70.4% |
| 2022 | 50% |
| 2023 | 42% |
| 2024 Full-Time | 67% |
| 2024 Part-Time | 100% |
RN-BSN Program Job Placement Rate
The program goal is that 75% of graduates will be employed in a health care setting as a registered nurse within 6 months of graduation.
| Year | Job Placement Rate |
| 2015 | 100% |
| 2016 | 100% |
| 2017 | 100% |
| 2018 | 100% |
| 2019 | 100% |
| 2020NW | 100% |
| 2021 | 100% |
| 2022 | 100% |
| 2023 | 100% |
| 2024 | 100% |
Teacher Preparation Program Report
Title IV Determination:
The U.S. Department of Education has implemented regulations (Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v)) which requires a list of all states/jurisdictions where the institution鈥檚 curriculum meets state educational requirements for professional licensure or certification.
Please go to the to look up each state鈥檚 initial licensure educational requirements.