Elmira College

Elmira, New York
4-year Private university
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Overview

Elmira College is a private institution established in 1855 with city setting located at Elmira. It is ranked 7th in Regional Colleges North in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $39,712 (2023-24). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 609. It practices 4-4-1-based academic calendar. Students admitted to the college have the opportunity to join more than 100 clubs or organizations, but there is no Greek system on campus. Elmira students voted out Greek life and, instead, host collegewide dances and social events. Students at Elmira College are required to live on campus throughout their college careers, and the college believes this helps cultivate close relationships. Elmira College was the first women’s college to offer degree requirements equal to those of men’s colleges.

#7 in Regional Colleges North
Setting
Suburban
Location Elmira, New York
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1855
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
609 Undergraduates
Website http://www.elmira.edu/

Learning

8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$51,542
Cost of Attendance
$27,268
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $39,712
Outstate Tuition Fee $39,712
Room and Board Fees $13,990
$43,757 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

82% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.3 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is the native language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
Jul
28
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Feb
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$31,069 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$25,414 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $51,542
83% Students with need received Financial Aid
16.7% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline : February 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Founder Scholarship
Total Worth --
Eligibility Incoming students
Minimum Criteria Based on high school student’s high school grade point average, academic curriculum, ACT or SAT
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Langdon Award
Total Worth --
Eligibility first-time, full-time students
Minimum Criteria based on academic and cocurricular accomplishments, character, and leadership.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Transfer Honor Scholarship
Total Worth --
Eligibility Incoming transfer students
Minimum Criteria cumulative grade point average of all colleges attended and co-curricular involvement throughout college.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

1855 Award
Total Worth --
Details Awarded to first-time, full-time students who exemplify outstanding leadership through involvement in clubs, organizations, performing arts.
Elmira Scholars Program
Total Worth --
Details awards five full-tuition scholarships annually to first-year, full-time undergraduate students. A select number of finalists will be invited to campus in February for an Elmira Scholars Program Day, including interviews and presentations to committee members.
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Students

609 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
65% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
52% Students graduate within 6 years