Elmira College

Elmira, New York

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1855Small citySEVP certified

About

Elmira College is a private college in Elmira, New York, United States. Founded as a college for women in 1855, it is the oldest existing college granting degrees to women that were the equivalent of those given to men. Elmira College became coeducational in all of its programs in 1969. In fall 2024, the college has an enrollment of approximately 786 students. The school's colors, purple and gold, are seen throughout the traditional campus, consisting mainly of buildings of the Victorian and Collegiate Gothic architectural styles. The colors purple and gold come from both the banners of the women's suffrage movement and the iris, the college flower.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$39,760
Estimated total for international students: US$53,202

Net price calculatorelmira.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 708
Graduate students: 41
International undergraduates: 6%
Students per teacher: 11 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 77%
SAT: Reading and writing 568–694 · Maths 522–691
ACT: 26–29

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 48%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$63,320

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (47)

Bachelor's degrees35 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesArea StudiesBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryHuman Services, GeneralInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNon-Professional Legal StudiesPhilosophy and Religious Studies, OtherPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial Sciences, OtherSociology and AnthropologySpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees6 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsEducation, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Associate's degrees4 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsEducation, GeneralHuman Services, GeneralLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduate certificates2 subjects

Education, OtherHuman Resources Management and Services

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.