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About Elmira College

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Elmira College is a private liberal arts college in Elmira, NY, known for its small private college, high acceptance rate, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 96%, Elmira College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 172 students each year. Elmira College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1118–1272, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Elmira College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $26,055 per year; the sticker price of $50,503 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Elmira College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

96%
Overall Accept Rate
1195
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1118 – 1272 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Elmira College

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Application Strategy
Elmira College requires all students to complete a National Community Service component as part of graduation, so highlight any volunteer work or community involvement prominently in your application to show you are already aligned with this core value.
Test Score Strategy
Elmira is test optional and has a very high acceptance rate, so withhold your scores and let your GPA, activities, and personal story carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Elmira College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$51k/yr$17.4k
30k-48k~$51k/yr$16.6k
48k-75k~$51k/yr$19.9k
75k-110k~$51k/yr$23.3k
110k+~$51k/yr$27.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

64%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$49k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
576
Undergrad Enrollment
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