Elmira College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	4-1-4

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,119
Student to faculty ratio	8 to 1
Acceptance rate	94%
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	65%

Located in Elmira, New York, Elmira College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

The acceptance rate of 94% indicates that Elmira College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Elmira College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Elmira College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Elmira College is 72% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Elmira College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

93.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$36,228

Cost of attendance at Elmira College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,228

Cost of attendance at Elmira College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Elmira College received on average $23,604 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,604

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	57	33%	$4,330	$246,818
Other Federal Grant	67	39%	$5,624	$376,782
State Grant/Scholarships	57	33%	$2,475	$141,078
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	173	100%	$20,610	$3,565,604
Total Grant & Scholarships	173	100%	$23,604	$4,083,464

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Elmira College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Elmira College students is 64.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 71.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.2%.

64.7%

asian 62.5% 5 students
African American 22.2% 2 students
white 69.1% 134 students
unknown 58.3% 7 students
hispanic 57.1% 4 students
International Students 40.0% 6 students
Mixed Race 71.4% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Empire Eight
Basketball Empire Eight

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Elmira College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Elmira College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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