Elmira College
Elmira, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Elmira College
Elmira College is a private college in Elmira, New York, United States. Founded as a college for women in 1855, it is the oldest existing college granting degrees to women that were the equivalent of those given to men. Elmira College became coeducational in all of its programs in 1969. In fall 2024, the college has an enrollment of approximately 786 students. The school's colors, purple and gold, are seen throughout the traditional campus, consisting mainly of buildings of the Victorian and Collegiate Gothic architectural styles. The colors purple and gold come from both the banners of the women's suffrage movement and the iris, the college flower. The octagonal study in which Mark Twain wrote many of his most widely read novels is located on campus, as well as a research facility for Twain scholars.
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77%
Acceptance
$22,386
Net price
708
Enrollment
65%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
77%
Acceptance rate
1,314
SAT average
—
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$22,386
Average net price
$38,976
In-state tuition
$38,976
Out-of-state tuition
$14,550
Room & board
$600
Books & supplies
$52,449
Total cost of attendance
38%
Students receiving Pell grants
72%
Students with federal loans
$27,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$57,550
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$49,057
Median earnings (6 yrs)
65%
Graduation rate
70%
Retention rate
84%
Earn more than a HS grad
$12,186
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
708
Total enrollment
2%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
27%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Elmira College FAQ
Is Elmira College a public or private school?
Elmira College is a private nonprofit institution located in Elmira, NY.
What is the acceptance rate at Elmira College?
Elmira College has an acceptance rate of 77%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Elmira College cost?
The average annual net price at Elmira College is $22,386 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $38,976.
What is the graduation rate at Elmira College?
About 65% of students at Elmira College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Elmira College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Elmira College students earn a median of $57,550 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Elmira College?
Admitted students at Elmira College have an average SAT score of 1,314. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Elmira College?
Elmira College enrolls about 708 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Kenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY-SA 3.0. Additional images are representative.
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