Elmira College

(Elmira, NY)

Elmira is a private, liberal arts college. Founded as a women's college in 1855, it adopted coeducation in 1969. Its 42-acre campus is located in a residential area of Elmira.

Admissions

79.1%
of Applicants Admitted
  • December 31, 1969
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1450–1790 SAT Total
  • 490–600 SAT Reading
  • 470–590 SAT Math
  • 490–600 SAT Writing
  • 22–27 ACT Composite
  • 22–28 ACT English
  • 21–27 ACT Math
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$46,650
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $34,850
  • $34,850
  • $11,350
  • $450

Will I Like It

1,552
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • City
  • 71% Women

Famous Alumni

Patty Abramson - Co-Founder and Managing Partner for the Women\'s Growth Capital Fund

John Baker - Anthropologist and Behavioral Scientist

Lena Gilbert Ford - Lyricist

Wilhelmina Cole Holladay - Co-Founder of the National Museum of Women in the Arts

Fay Kanin - Screenwriter, Producer, and President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Harry Palmer - Developer of the Avatar Course and Founder of Star\'s Edge, Inc.

Alice May Robertson - Congresswoman for Oklahoma

Ellen S. Tiff - Poet

Alair Townsend - Publisher for Crain\'s New York Business

Sheila Williams - Editor

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Education

Teaching

Health & Medicine

Health Administration, Pre-Med

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Public Service

Community Organization & Service, Law Enforcement, Public Administration

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math

Social Sciences

International Relations, Other Social Sciences, Psychology

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, American Red Cross, Books, Amnesty International, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Boy Scouts, Boys & Girls Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Girl Scouts, Glee Club, Volunteering, Gospel Choir, Habitat for Humanity, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Key Club, Math Club, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, National Beta Club, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Rotary Club, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, YMCA - Young Men's Christian Association, Young Democrats, YWCA - Young Women's Christian Association

Mailing Address

One Park Place
Elmira, NY 14901
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