Elmira College
Founded 1855
President Karrie Dixon (President)
Fees USD 38,200
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Elmira College is a private liberal arts college founded in 1855 in Elmira, New York. Elmira holds a distinguished place in American history as one of the first colleges to grant degrees to women on the same terms as men. The college is home to the Center for Mark Twain Studies and enrolls approximately 800 students, offering programs in nursing, education, business, criminal justice, and the liberal arts.
Programs
- Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics — Biology, chemistry, and health sciences
- Division of Social Sciences — Criminal justice, psychology, and social work
- Division of Business — Business management and accounting
- Division of Education — Teacher certification programs
- Division of Nursing — BSN and MSN programs
How to Apply
- Application: Common App
- Application Fee: $50
- Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1040–1250, ACT 21–27
- Acceptance Rate: ~72%
Key Deadlines
- Regular Decision: Rolling admissions