Elmira College
Elmira College is a private research university in Elmira, New York, enrolling about 708 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 76.96% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $57,550 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $38,976
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,386 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 76.96% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 708 97.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 64.71%
- Average SAT Score: 1314
Elmira College: what the data shows
Common questions about Elmira College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Elmira College?
Elmira College is located in Elmira, NY (ZIP 14901).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Elmira College public or private?
Elmira College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Elmira College cost?
Published tuition: $38,976.
Average net price after aid: $22,386.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $17,392 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,586 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,938 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,309 |
| $110,001+ | $27,418 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $155,904.
How hard is it to get into Elmira College?
Admission rate: 76.96%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1314.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Elmira College?
Total enrollment: 708 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Elmira College?
150%-time completion rate: 64.71%.
First-year retention: 69.8%.
What do graduates of Elmira College earn?
Median earnings: $49,057 six years after entry; $57,550 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
37.91% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Elmira College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (196 completions)
- CIP 520201 (39 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (25 completions)
- General Psychology (20 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (20 completions)
- Finance, General (9 completions)
- Criminal Justice & Corrections (8 completions)
- Agricultural Business and Management (7 completions)
- Education - 13.1017 (6 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Elmira College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 76.96%; completion rate 64.71%; median earnings $57,550 at 10 years; net price $22,386. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$38,976
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Elmira College was $38,976.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,386
2024 Value
In 2024 Elmira College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,386.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$89,544 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,386 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$155,904 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Elmira College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
37.91% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
71.73% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Elmira 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 Elmira College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $38,150 | $38,150 | $22,787 |
| 2014 | $38,150 | $38,150 | $24,653 |
| 2015 | $39,950 | $39,950 | $24,383 |
| 2016 | $41,900 | $41,900 | $25,190 |
| 2017 | $41,900 | $41,900 | $26,243 |
| 2018 | $41,900 | $41,900 | $23,683 |
| 2019 | $35,400 | $35,400 | $21,330 |
| 2020 | $36,228 | $36,228 | $21,440 |
| 2021 | $36,228 | $36,228 | $25,773 |
| 2022 | $37,004 | $37,004 | $23,083 |
| 2023 | $37,932 | $37,932 | $23,735 |
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.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
76.96% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1314
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7
Estimated Median GPA: 3.60
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Elmira College in 2024 is 708 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.8%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
60.29% 100% Completion Time
64.71% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 60.29% of students graduating from Elmira College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Elmira College.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$57,550 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
46.92% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
542.70% Return on Investment
4.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Elmira College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 39 completions
Public Administration and Social Service: 25 completions
General Psychology: 20 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 20 completions
Finance, General: 9 completions
Criminal Justice & Corrections: 8 completions
Agricultural Business and Management: 7 completions
Education - 13.1017: 6 completions
Elementary Education & Teaching: 5 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 196 completions
Most popular programs at Elmira College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Elmira College graduates.
About
Elmira College is a private non-profit institution located in Elmira, NY, offering 33 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 708 students. The admission rate is 76.96%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1314. The institution maintains a 64.71% graduation rate. Approximately 37.91% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Elmira, NY 14901
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Elmira College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Elmira College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $38,976 and average net price is $22,386 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Elmira College?
The admission rate is 77.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Elmira College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Elmira College reports midpoint SAT about 1314.
What do graduates of Elmira College earn?
Median earnings are $49,057 six years after entry and $57,550 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Elmira College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 64.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Elmira College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
How big is Elmira College?
Total enrollment is about 708 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Elmira College public or private?
Elmira College is a private nonprofit institution located in Elmira, NY.
Is Elmira College an HBCU?
No. Elmira College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Elmira College a tribal college?
No. Elmira College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Elmira College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Elmira College does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.8%).
Is Elmira College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Elmira College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.