Elim Bible Institute and College
Lima, NY 14485-9704
About Elim Bible Institute and College
Elim Bible Institute and College is a private university in Lima, New York, enrolling about 100 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 100.00% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include White (55.0%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (14.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Elim Bible Institute and College charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition ($10,480).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is 24% below.
- Average net price runs below the New York median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 66.67%.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elim Bible Institute and College | $10,480 | $8,840 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| New York (state median) | $13,810 | $9,373 | 272 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 16% below published tuition at Elim Bible Institute and College
Key findings
- Elim Bible Institute and College's average net price ($8,840) is 16% below published tuition ($10,480).
- Elim Bible Institute and College charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition ($10,480).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is 24% below.
- Average net price runs below the New York median net price.
Elim Bible Institute and College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $10,480
Finding Elim Bible Institute and College charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $10,480. That is about 0.4× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the New York median ($13,810), sticker tuition is 24% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 12% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Elim Bible Institute and College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Elim Bible Institute and College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Elim Bible Institute and College is $8,840.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $8,840 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $533 below the New York median net price.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Elim Bible Institute and College’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 16% lower after grants and scholarships.
Elim Bible Institute and College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Elim Bible Institute and College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$10,480
Avg. net price
$8,840
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $5,256 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,685 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,613 |
| $110,001+ | $19,130 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $41,920. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Elim Bible Institute and College is known for
Top program completions
- Bible/Biblical Studies13
- Religion/Religious Studies10
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other7
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 52% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Elim Bible Institute and College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Elim Bible Institute and College is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Elim Bible Institute and College.
Campus
Location
Lima, NY
City / state
- ZIP
- 14485-9704
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Size
Enrollment
100
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 132
- Full-time share
- 77%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$10,247
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 42.86%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Elim Bible Institute and College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Elim Bible Institute and College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Elim Bible Institute and College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2016–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $7,968 | $7,968 | — |
| 2017 | $7,942 | $7,942 | $9,593 |
| 2018 | $9,934 | $9,934 | $12,067 |
| 2019 | $9,980 | $9,980 | $10,187 |
| 2020 | $9,980 | $9,980 | $9,856 |
| 2021 | $9,980 | $9,980 | $10,285 |
| 2022 | $10,605 | $10,605 | $8,792 |
| 2023 | $10,480 | $10,480 | $9,641 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Elim Bible Institute and College reported total enrollment of about 100 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 55% male and 45% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (55.0%), Race/ethnicity unknown (14.0%), and Black or African American (12.0%). About 42.86% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
77.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Elim Bible Institute and College in 2024 is 100 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 132 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
66.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Elim Bible Institute and College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Bible/Biblical Studies: 38% male / 62% female
- Religion/Religious Studies: 40% male / 60% female
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other: 71% male / 29% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do Elim Bible Institute and College graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Elim Bible Institute and College.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $10,247. Average net price used in cost models: $8,840.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Elim Bible Institute and College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 3 programs by IPEDS completions (4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Elim Bible Institute and College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Elim Bible Institute and College graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Elim Bible Institute and College—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$53,958
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- New York median 0.00× the median ($38.1M)
- Mid East median 0.00× the median ($42.6M)
- U.S. median 0.00× the median ($26.4M)
- New York median 0.04× the median ($15,424)
- Mid East median 0.04× the median ($16,427)
- U.S. median 0.05× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 14.3%
- New York median 39.5 pp below median (53.8%)
- Mid East median 42.6 pp below median (56.9%)
- U.S. median 43.7 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $3,563
- New York median 0.44× the median ($8,068)
- Mid East median 0.44× the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median 0.47× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,485
- New York median 0.78× the median ($10,822)
- Mid East median 0.93× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Elim Bible Institute and College at a glance
Elim Bible Institute and College
Elim Bible Institute and College is a private non-profit institution in Lima, NY, classified as Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Bible/Biblical StudiesReligion/Religious StudiesTheological and Ministerial Studies, Other
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian55.0%Race/ethnicity unknown14.0%Black or African American12.0%
Schools near Elim Bible Institute and College
Other campuses in Lima, NY when available, plus nearby institutions in New York.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within New York, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Elim Bible Institute and College located?
Elim Bible Institute and College is located in Lima, NY.
What is Elim Bible Institute and College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Elim Bible Institute and College is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 29 applicants and 29 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Elim Bible Institute and College's tuition?
Elim Bible Institute and College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $10,480 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $8,840 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Elim Bible Institute and College cost?
Reported tuition is $10,480 and average net price is $8,840 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,900 annually.
Why is Elim Bible Institute and College's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Elim Bible Institute and College, published tuition is $10,480 while average net price is $8,840—about 16% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What is the student body demographics at Elim Bible Institute and College?
Elim Bible Institute and College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 132 students, White (55.0%), Race/ethnicity unknown (14.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Elim Bible Institute and College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 66.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Elim Bible Institute and College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,247.
Is Elim Bible Institute and College public or private?
Elim Bible Institute and College is a private nonprofit institution located in Lima, NY.
Is Elim Bible Institute and College an HBCU?
No. Elim Bible Institute and College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Elim Bible Institute and College a tribal college?
No. Elim Bible Institute and College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Elim Bible Institute and College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Elim Bible Institute and College does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.0%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.