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Summary
Elmira College is a private institution that was founded in 1855. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,358, its setting is city, and the campus size is 55 acres. It utilizes a other-based academic calendar. Elmira College's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (North), 7. Its tuition and fees are $38,150 (2012-13).
Located in Elmira, N.Y., the 1,200-student Elmira College is situated on 55 acres in the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York. Students admitted to the college have the opportunity to join more than 100 clubs or organizations but do not have a Greek system on campus. Elmira students voted out Greek life and, instead, host college-wide dances and social events. Students at Elmira College are required to live on campus throughout their college careers, and the college believes this helps cultivate close relationships and experiences. Students interested in exploring the city can walk to nearby downtown shops and restaurants or visit the Clemens Center, which hosts music performances, Broadway shows, and national entertainers. Known as the Soaring Eagles, Elmira College is a member of the Eastern College Athletic Conference, United Volleyball Conference, and the Empire 8 Conference in the NCAA Division III.
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Elmira College is a traditional, fully residential liberal arts college with a historical association with Mark Twain. In all majors, even several pre-professional programs, students complete a foundation in liberal arts and sciences. Ninety percent of students are traditional college age and live on campus in dormitories, apartments, and houses. Forty Percent of students study abroad. Intensive study in required six-week spring term in April and May. Numerous student traditions bring students and faculty together. In coursework, emphasis on writing; on campus, strong emphasis on activities, including 26 athletic teams. All students attend performing arts events, and complete community service and internships. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1855 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | other |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $38,405,848 |
Applying
When applying to Elmira College, it's important to note the application deadline is March 15, and the early decision deadline is November 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 1. The application fee at Elmira College is $50. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 75.5 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 75.5% |
| Application deadline | March 15 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | March 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Elmira College is 9:1, and the school has 83.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Elmira College include: Business Administration and Management, General; Elementary Education and Teaching; Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; and Psychology, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 72.7 percent.
Student Life
Elmira College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,358, with a gender distribution of 27.8 percent male students and 72.2 percent female students. At this school, 93.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 7.0 percent of students live off campus. Elmira College is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 1,530 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Elmira College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Elmira College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Elmira College, 60 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Elmira College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 60% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Elmira College, 78.6 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $24,357.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $38,150 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $11,800 (2012-13) |
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