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Elmira College
Elmira, NY · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,178
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Median earnings
- $63,320
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Elmira College is a private nonprofit college in Elmira, NY with 708 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants, and admitted students average 1314 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,178 per year ($19,136 for families earning under $30,000). 48% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $63,320 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,109
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,915
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 9%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing568–694
200800
SAT Math522–691
200800
ACT Composite26–29
136
What Elmira College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $53,202
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $39,760
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,136
- $30–48k$15,860
- $48–75k$21,829
- $75–110k$24,709
- $110k+$28,882
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $63,320
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $27,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 708
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 40%
- White68%
- Hispanic9%
- Black5%
- Asian3%
Elmira College FAQ
What is Elmira College's acceptance rate?+
Elmira College admits 77% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Elmira College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 568–694 on SAT Reading and Writing and 522–691 on SAT Math; the average total is 1314.
What ACT score do you need for Elmira College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 26–29.
Is Elmira College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Elmira College?+
In Fall 2023, 2,109 students applied to Elmira College and 1,915 were admitted; 163 enrolled.
Does Elmira College consider legacy status?+
No. Elmira College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Elmira College require an essay?+
Elmira College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Elmira College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $53,202 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,178.
What is Elmira College's graduation rate?+
48% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 190983 · How we use this data
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