# Elmira College

Elmira, NY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/elmira-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 77% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,109 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,915 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 568–694 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 522–691 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 26–29 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $53,202 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $23,178 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $19,136 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $15,860 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $21,829 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $24,709 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $28,882 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 708 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 48% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $63,320 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 (FY2024) |

## What Elmira College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 190983. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology