Overview
Elmira College is a private, coeducational liberal arts school located in Elmira, New York, and nationally recognized as the “Twain Site” as the guardian to the Quarry Farm and home of the Center for Mark Twain Studies, as well as the Mark Twain Archives. At Elmira college, all students must complete an internship and 60-hours of community service to graduate. Elmira has a “selective” and test-optional admissions policy.
Acceptance Rate:
91%
Average Net Price:
$21,330
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.4
Average SAT Composite
1128
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $40,896 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $40,896 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,550 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
75%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
35%
Average Aid Per Year
$26,386
35%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,921
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$23,140
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
33%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2938
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,921
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$14,598,772
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$4,311,680
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
77%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,614
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$26,827
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
75%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,550
Average Other Loans Per Year
$20,095
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
2109
Students Applied
51%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
49
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
2%
Submitting ACT
4%
Submitting SAT
Average SAT Composite: 1128
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
657
Total Number of Undergrads
613
0
100
60%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
63%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
49
Faculty Overview
0
100
90%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
33
Countries Represented
22
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
27%
Student Organizations
50
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
85%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
84%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Soaring Eagle
School Colors
Purple and Gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
151
Total Female Athletes
136
Intramural Sports
3
Sports Club
2
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Elmira College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,500
Top 5 Cities
Elmira
New York
Boston
Ithaca
Rochester
Top 5 Employers
Elmira College
Corning Incorporated
Greater Southern Tier BOCES
Guthrie
Elmira City School District
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$26,827
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
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