Elmira College (New York)

Black Pinpoint One Park Place | Elmira, NY | 14901

01. Overview

What the school is known for:

Situated in upstate New York, Elmira College was established in 1855 and has long brought its approximately 60*0 undergraduates a solid liberal arts education grounded in critical thinking and reading. Class sizes are low, "so you are guaranteed a shot at success and a connection with your professors." Terms are also shorter, with the academic year broken up into two twelve-week terms, followed by a third six-week term of special, immersive classes. Not only does this structure give students the opportunity to study abroad-about 40 percent of students choose to do so-but it keeps courses "rigorous and challenging because...the shortened amount of time requires each class to be fast-paced and stimulating."

Those challenges are easily faced, as Elmira professors "are dead-set on providing their students with quality information" and are "engaged and willing to help any student with anything." And thanks to the faculty's different perspectives and backgrounds, "students really do experience a wide span of different people with different ideas and passions." This occurs in the classroom as well: though most classes are in lecture format, professors "make an effort to provide us with interactive activities, videos, and hands-on activities." Many also "use alternative assessments, such as a radio broadcast, creative writing, a debate, or a project of choice for a final," and are often "willing to offer independent and directed study courses if students are looking for different classes to take that are not offered."

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
2,633
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Acceptance Rate
77%
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Average HS GPA
3.33

Deadlines

Early Action
November 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
568 - 694

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
522 - 691

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1395 - 1455

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
26 - 29

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA
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Application Essay

Non-Academic

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Interview
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Character / Personal Qualities

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition (Private)
$37,800
Required Fees
$1,960
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$600
On-Campus Room and Board
$14,684
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Approximate Expenses per Year
$55,044
Approximate Expenses per Year (In-State)
$17,244
Approximate Expenses per Year (Out-of-State)
$17,244

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05. Academics

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Student : Faculty
11 : 1
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Total Faculty
107
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Terminal Degree
56

Faculty

Women
68
Men
39
Minority
1
International
0

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
60%
Graduate in 5 years
64%
Graduate in 6 years
64%

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate

06. Student Body

What students say:

Here you'll find a "generous and welcoming" group that "makes the college community a comfortable place to be." Elmira "is its own little bubble" and the "mostly white" student body is "similar to that of a small-town high school" in terms of a social breakdown, with athletes, "NARPs (non-athletic regular people)," and "thought-leader" students all involved in many extracurricular activities. A big part of that comes in the form of intercollegiate athletics, with around one-third of the student body devoting "a huge part of [their] days" to practice and games. That's met with school spirit that pervades even outside of sports: "Elmira College may be small, but we are very proud of our college." One student says, "Just walking through campus you can sense the traditions and how the college values its students."

Gender

67% female33% male

Out of State

30% are out
of state
70% are
in-state

Students

93% are
full time
7% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
745
Foreign Countries Represented
12

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.28%
Asian
3.25%
Black
5.23%
Hispanic
8.76%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
0.00%
White
68.36%
Two or more races
3.67%
Unknown
4.24%
International
6.21%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

What students say:

Elmira is truly a "picturesque college campus" where "the ground is cobblestone with octagon-shaped bricks" and "the buildings are beautiful...and in a Gothic revival style." As one student describes, "It has an air of elegance and beauty founded on tradition while being fun and quirky as well." That fun is evident since students at Elmira "always find something to do, whether on campus or off," and given the small size of the campus, "everyone is encouraged to cultivate their interests and be as involved and outgoing as possible." This means that while most students eat in the dining halls, some "may drive to nearby Horseheads to go shopping at local stores and eat at name-brand restaurants" or visit nearby Corning and Ithaca on weekends. On this communal campus, students can often be found "in the lounges of the dorms by the fire [telling] stories" and "campus events are brought in regularly" by the college. There is "a good variety in the social scene, so students can partake in what they like best," and "some students hang out and watch movies [while] some students party."

Undergraduates living on campus
81%
First-Year students living on campus
88%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Jessica Brown
Visit Experience Coordinator
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Office of Admissions One Park Place Elmira, NY 14901
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607-735-1724

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday-Friday; Saturday

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Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - Noon
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607-735-1724

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
M-F 9:30am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm; Sat 10:30 am
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconadmissions@elmira.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Not Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Only available during special events (open house/admitted student days)

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Taxis, buses, and the Elmira-Corning Regional Airport, Lyft, and Uber


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

Exit 52B from I-86/NY 17 East or West. Head South on NY 14 until it becomes College Avenue. Stay straight on College Avenue directly to campus (Do not follow NY when it turns left at Woodlawn Avenue).

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

All listed below are within 25 miles of campus: Holiday Inn Express-Elmira Horseheads Holiday Inn Riverview Econo Lodge Hilton Garden Inn Hampton Inn-Elmira/Horseheads Country Inn & Suites Candlewood Suites Horseheads-Elmira Fairfield Inn & Suites-Elmira Corning Courtyard Marriott Elmira Horseheads


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Participate in intercollegiate sports
35%

Men's Sports (Soaring Eagles)

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Basketball
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Volleyball

Women's Sports (Soaring Eagles)

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Basketball
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Campus Housing Options

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Other
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Theme Housing
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Wellness Housing

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
50
Number of Honor Societies
18
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
1
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

Military

Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: Cornell University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Cornell University

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

Please visit The Princeton Review's page on campus safety for additional resources:

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Apple, Dell

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateNov 1

Required Forms

FAFSA
State aid form

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$29,294
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$27,792
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,643
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
76%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$45,880
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$29,640
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Scholarships and Grants Available

01 - College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Federal Pell
03 - Federal SEOG
04 - Private Scholarships
05 - State Scholarships/Grants

Loans Available

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
03 - Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
60%
Graduate in 5 years
64%
Graduate in 6 years
64%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Interest Inventory
04 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Experiential
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.

  • American/United States Studies/Civilization.
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02 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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03 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting and Finance.
  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Finance, General.
  • Human Resources Development.
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04 EDUCATION.

  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • Education, General.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
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05 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
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06 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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07 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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08 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections.
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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09 LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.

  • Legal Studies, General.
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10 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
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12 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • Biological and Physical Sciences.
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13 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.
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14 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other.
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15 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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17 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Economics, General.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Social Sciences, General.
  • Social Sciences, Other.
  • Sociology and Anthropology.
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18 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Music, General.

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