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Elmira College

Elmira College is a small, private institution located in Elmira, ny. Founded in 1855, Elmira College offers undergraduate degrees in 52 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 603 undergraduates
cost $37,004 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Elmira College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 96.0%
SAT score average 1220
ACT score average 23
Average high school GPA 4.0
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Elmira College is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 7:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
7 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Human Services, General
Biology, General
Special Education and Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $37,004
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,388
Books & supplies $600
Other expenses $550
Cost of attendance* $51,542
Average financial aid package $30,343
Estimated cost $21,199 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $37,004
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,388
Books & supplies $600
Other expenses $550
Cost of attendance* $51,542
Average financial aid package $30,343
Estimated cost $21,199 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Elmira College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 603, with gender binary students split 33% male and 67% female.

Total enrollment

657

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
68%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
18%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Elmira College, students love their Elmira College Dance Marathon, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map One Park Place, Elmira, NY 14901
phone 607-735-1800
address https://www.elmira.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Elmira college dance marathon

Student alumni council

Teach club

Danceline

Student athlete advisory committee

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Elmira College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Elmira College?

Elmira College is located in Elmira, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at Elmira College? 

The acceptance rate for Elmira College is 96%.

What’s the average GPA for Elmira College?

The average high school GPA for Elmira College students was 4.0.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Elmira College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Elmira College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $206,168.

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