Elmira College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4580 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1278 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1201 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #117 of 221 | In New York State |
| #2846 of 2,980 | For Library and Information science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 609
- Graduates
- 48
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- elmira.edu
Elmira College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Elmira College has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the 28% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 94% | 97% |
| Applicants | 1,456 | 482 | 969 |
| Admissions | 1,397 | 455 | 938 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 172 | 71 | 100 |
61 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
29 or 17%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1118
or below
75% of them
had 1272
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Elmira College are 1118-1272 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2 or 1%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 468 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 47 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 41 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 29 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 21 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 19 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 14 (2%) |
| Asian | 13 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Elmira College is $24,040 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,442 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,072 |
| $48-75K | $20,350 |
| $75-110K | $25,433 |
| $110K+ | $28,026 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,270 | $15,546 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,270 | $15,546 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,270 | $15,546 |
| Fee in-district | $1,734 | $420 |
| Fee in-state | $1,734 | $420 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,734 | $420 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,191 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,125 |
| Room charge | $7,166 |
| Meal charge | $6,222 |
Elmira College majors
Elmira College has granted 165 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs and 20 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Elmira College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 38 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | 27 | 7 |
| Human Services, General | 12 | 7 | |
| Psychology, General | 18 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 5 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | 4 | |
| Accounting | 4 | ||
| Accounting and Finance | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Education, General | 4 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 3 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 3 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Education, Other | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 15 | 165 | 20 |
Elmira College has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 47% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 47% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Elmira College has published 513 scientific papers with 3,505 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 8 |
| 1992 | 3 | 6 |
| 1993 | 2 | 7 |
| 1994 | 5 | 11 |
| 1995 | 4 | 12 |
| 1996 | 8 | 10 |
| 1997 | 4 | 16 |
| 1998 | 5 | 9 |
| 1999 | 5 | 21 |
| 2000 | 6 | 23 |
| 2001 | 6 | 27 |
| 2002 | 5 | 22 |
| 2003 | 7 | 20 |
| 2004 | 7 | 43 |
| 2005 | 4 | 31 |
| 2006 | 5 | 36 |
| 2007 | 11 | 43 |
| 2008 | 12 | 50 |
| 2009 | 17 | 58 |
| 2010 | 13 | 67 |
| 2011 | 13 | 115 |
| 2012 | 15 | 129 |
| 2013 | 16 | 150 |
| 2014 | 16 | 146 |
| 2015 | 17 | 151 |
| 2016 | 14 | 211 |
| 2017 | 23 | 195 |
| 2018 | 21 | 185 |
| 2019 | 11 | 294 |
| 2020 | 13 | 285 |
| 2021 | 11 | 278 |
| 2022 | 10 | 304 |
| 2023 | 7 | 288 |
Elmira College alumni
-
Olivia Langdon Clemens
- Biography
-
Olivia Langdon Clemens was the wife of the American author Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known under his pen name Mark Twain.
-
Kevin B. Winebold
- Occupations
- music directoractor
- Biography
-
Kevin B. Winebold is a New York music director and actor.
-
Fay Kanin
- Occupations
- writerscreenwriterfilm actorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Fay Kanin was an American screenwriter, playwright and producer. Kanin was president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 1979 to 1983.
-
Sheila Williams
- Occupations
- editor
- Biography
-
Sheila Williams is an American science fiction editor who is the editor of Asimov's Science Fiction magazine.
General info
| Alternative names | EC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1855 |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 228 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | One Park Place Elmira, New York, 14901 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 27,000 |
| Phone | 6077351800 |