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Elmira College

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Elmira, New York 14901

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Elmira College is a private institution in Elmira with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1239, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 583 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,550 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,735.

Established
1855
Mascot
Soaring Eagle
Type
Private college
Conference
NCAA
Division
Division III

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91%Acceptance
1239SAT Avg
583Students
8:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$57,550Earnings 10yr
$23,735Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Elmira College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1239

Reading & Writing
543650
Math
573682

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

90.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1239

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,932
Room & Board$13,990
Books & Supplies$600
Total Cost of Attendance$50,783
Average Net Price$23,735
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,761
$30–48K$19,167
$48–75K$18,523
$75–110K$23,840
$110K+$28,670

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,735

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,230

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (52)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
583
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72%
Black 4%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate64.0%
Freshman Retention73.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,057
8 Years$53,139
10 Years$57,550

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,100
Men
$56,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

150Very High

Estimated from NY state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
171 mi(296 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
174 mi(302 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
201 mi(348 min)

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