Elmira College
Private college · Elmira, NY · 708 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
77%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1090–1385
ACT (middle 50%)
26–29
Average net price
$23,178
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$53,202
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
48%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Elmira College?
Elmira College accepts about 77 of every 100 applicants (77%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1090 and 1385 on the SAT. A score at or above 1385 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1090, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 26–29.
The latest federal data says Elmira College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Elmira College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Elmira College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $53,202 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $23,178 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $39,760 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$39,760
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$39,760
- Room & board$14,684
- Total cost of attendance$53,202
- Average net price after grants$23,178
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Public Administration & Social Work, Education, Psychology.
Elmira College FAQ
- What is Elmira College's acceptance rate?
- 77% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Elmira College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1090–1385. Aim for 1385 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Elmira College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 26–29.
- Is Elmira College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Elmira College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Elmira College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Elmira College cost?
- About $53,202 a year before aid; $23,178 on average after grants.
- What is Elmira College's FAFSA school code?
- 002718. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Elmira College receives your information.
- What is Elmira College's graduation rate?
- 48% of students finish within six years.
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