Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Elmira, New York |
| Online | elmira.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Elmira College, established in 1855 as one of the first women's colleges in the United States, is located in the Southern Tier region of New York State, approximately 15 miles north of the Pennsylvania border. The 55-acre campus features Victorian and Collegiate Gothic architecture, with many buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, centered around an octagonal gazebo known as "The Puddle." Operating as a co-educational institution since 1969, Elmira College offers liberal arts and professional programs, with notable strengths in nursing, business administration, and psychology, while maintaining a historical connection to Mark Twain, who wrote several of his famous works at his summer home adjacent to campus. The college requires students to live on campus for their first three years, housing them in traditional residence halls and Victorian-era homes, and competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Soaring Eagles.
Ratings
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Academics
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Value
EC is rated within the top 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1116/1332 |
| GPA | 3.22 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Other Fees | $1,780 |
| Room and Board | $13,990 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $550 |
| Total One Year Cost | $53,072 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Business | 17% |
| Social Sciences | 12% |
| Health Professions | 10% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190983 IPEDS survey data for Elmira College.
Current students may use the Elmira College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025