Elmira College Description:
Founded in 1855 as a women's college, Elmira College has been coeducational since 1969. The school's hometown in Upstate New York is not far from the picturesque Finger Lakes wine country. The college prides itself in the interaction between professors and students, and the school has an impressive 12 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 16. The academic calendar features short 12-week semesters followed by a 6-week term devoted to travel, research, and innovative courses. For its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, Elmira was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. On the athletic front, the Elmira College Soaring Eagles compete in the NCAA Division III Empire 8 Athletic Conference. The college fields seven men's and ten women's intercollegiate sports.
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 75%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 490 / 600
- SAT Math: 480 / 590
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 24 / 27
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 1,859 (1,619 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 26% Male / 74% Female
- 75% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $36,950
- Books: $600 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $11,500
- Other Expenses: $550
- Total Cost: $49,600
Elmira College Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 99%
- Elmira College Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 99%
- Loans: 71%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $23,275
- Loans: $5,725
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, English, Nursing, Psychology, Social Sciences
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 71%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 60%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 63%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Elmira College Mission Statement:
see the complete mission statement at http://www.elmira.edu/about/mission
"Elmira College offers its students, in a supportive and collaborative environment, both liberal and professional education of sufficient breadth and depth to enable them to become more responsible and productive in society."
