
Elmira College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Elmira, NY and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at EC exceeds a thousand per year.
Areas of study offered at Elmira College include:
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Social Sciences
The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most common test scores among applicants admitted to EC are in the range of 24 to 27 on the ACT, or 970 to 1190 on the SAT exam. EC admits roughly 80 percent of students applying. Of those students accepted, about 19 percent enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $41,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $6,800. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.
EC participates in athletic programs through the NCAA's Empire Eight in Basketball.
Students should take a look at the school's http://www.elmira.edu to view additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students EC accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Elmira College is about 1,400, where graduate students make up roughly 19% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $42,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- For part-time students, charges are between $380-$450 per unit
- May offer prepaid tuition rates, allowing tuition to be purchased at current rates for future enrollment.
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $26,375 |
Receiving Student Loans | 77% | $6,269 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Elmira College may offer services including:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Graduation Rates
Elmira College has an overall graduation rate which is around 63%.
Number of Year to Graduate | Percent of Entering Class |
---|---|
Students Graduating in 4 Years | 60% |
Graduating in 5 Years | 2% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
- * Accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee (since 2014)
- Graduate Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee (since 2014)
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- * Accredited by the New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nursing Education) (since 1989)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Elmira College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III (without football) classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Empire Eight)
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

Get more information about the programs offered by Elmira College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A, B, M)
- Accounting (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Information Technology Services Administration and Management (M)
Education
- Education (B, M)
- Education, Teaching Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments (B)
- Elementary Education (B)
- Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist (M)
- Adult and Continuing Education (M)
- English and Language Arts Teacher Education (B)
- Mathematics Teacher Education (B)
- Social Studies Teacher Education (B)
- Art Teacher Education (B)
- Spanish Language Teacher Education (B)
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- French Language Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- United States Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Foreign Languages and Literatures (B)
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Biological and Physical Sciences (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A, B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental Studies (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy and Religious Studies (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
- Geological and Earth Sciences, Geosciences
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- Sociology and Anthropology (B)
- International Relations (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
- Social Science
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Elmira College.
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania in Mansfield, PA (21 miles away)
- SUNY College at Cortland in Cortland, NY (46 miles away)
- SUNY at Geneseo in Geneseo, NY (71 miles away)
- Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania in Lock Haven, PA (74 miles away)
- Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Worthington Scranton in Dunmore, PA (76 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Visit the main New York colleges & universities profile page
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Data Disclaimer
Information displayed on this page has been obtained from Institution, State, and Federal data sources, including the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Survey 2010-2016. Information should be solely used for informational purposes only and may not be accurate for the current year. Contact Elmira College for official up-to-date information.