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Elmira College
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  • 4 Year
  • ELMIRA, NY

Report Card

grade C
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade C+
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade C+
  7. Professors
    grade C+
  8. Location
    grade C minus
  9. Dorms
    grade C+
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade C
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

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Elmira is a private college located in Elmira, New York. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 587 undergraduate students. The Elmira acceptance rate is 94%. Popular majors include Nursing, Human Services, and Business. Graduating 65% of students, Elmira alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,800.

About

ONE PARK PLACE
ELMIRA, NY 14901
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
Empire 8 Athletic Conference

Elmira College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

EC Admissions

Acceptance Rate
94%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1020-1260
ACT Range
17-27
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost

Net Price
$26,258 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$23,604 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
7:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
87%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 38 responses
72%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 50 responses
54%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 50 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    8%
  • On Campus
    92%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
587 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
22
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
33%
Varsity Athletes
43%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 18 responses
  • Involved
    56%
  • We'll see when i get there
    17%
  • Different
    11%
  • Naive
    6%
  • Outgoing
    6%
  • Stressed
    6%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
90%
Poll
89%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 37 responses
Poll
48%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 56 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 24 responses
  • Small
    25%
  • Very small and too expensive
    25%
  • Close-knit
    21%
  • Very beautiful and calming.
    13%
  • It may be expensive but it's a great school
    8%
  • Campus and education are mediocre
    4%
  • small, expensive, good scholarships
    4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,900 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
65%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
84%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 19 responses

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