Elim Bible Institute and College
EBIC
Lima, New York 14485-9704
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
64.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.1%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (3)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
100%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Elim was founded in 1924 in Endwell, New York, by Ivan Quay Spencer and Minnie Spencer.
- •Beginning in 1948, Elim was a center for the Latter Rain Movement in Pentecostalism.
- •In 2020, the school was accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.
- •As of January 27, 2025, the school was officially renamed Elim Bible College.
- •^ Our History Archived 2010-05-15 at the Wayback Machine, Elim Bible Institute website, accessed May 24, 2010 ^ "About", Elim Bible Institute website, accessed May 24, 2010 ^ James Goche (May 1976).
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average