Campus Vibe
Tight-knitRural
Close-knit campus — excellent value
Elim Bible Institute and College is a private rural institution in Lima, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 94 undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
70% of students graduate within four years. Net price after aid averages $9,641.
Established
1924
Mascot
Judah the Lion
Type
Private college
Campus Visits
1 upcoming visit · Next: Thu, Apr 23 · Open House
100%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
94Students
7:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
—Earnings 10yr
$9,641Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Elim Bible Institute and College Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate100.0%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$10,480
Room & Board$7,400
Books & Supplies$700
Total Cost of Attendance$19,182
Average Net Price$9,641
Median Debt at Graduation$10,247
Monthly Payment (10yr)$109
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$5,667
$30–48K$6,462
$48–75K$7,371
$75–110K$15,368
$110K+$17,432
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$9,641
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
6400.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$9,241
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (3)
Student Body
Undergrads
94
Gender Split
40% / 60%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
47%
Race & Ethnicity
White 61%
Black 12%
Hispanic 6%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 9%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate69.7%
Freshman Retention100.0%
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
139Very High
Estimated from NY state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Pittsburghpop. 300K
210 mi(364 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
230 mi(399 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
240 mi(416 min)