Elmira College
Elmira, NY
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 632
Graduate Enrollment: 39
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 93.78%
Male/Female: 29% / 71% (2017)
First generation college students: 26.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 4.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.3% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 71.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 54.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 42.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 31.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 75.0%
Black: 4.9%
Hispanic: 5.9%
Asian: 1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.3%
Non-resident alien: 5.4%
Unknown race: 3.2%
Black: 4.9%
Hispanic: 5.9%
Asian: 1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.3%
Non-resident alien: 5.4%
Unknown race: 3.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $49,254
In-State tuition: $36,228Out-of-State tuition: $36,228
Estimated books and supplies: $600 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $13,125 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $550 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $2,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $550 (2022)
Average Family Income: $87,722 (2017)
Median Family Income: $65,605 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 32.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 77.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $23,485 |
| $30k-48k | $18,899 |
| $48k-75k | $25,981 |
| $75k-110k | $27,515 |
| $110k+ | $27,833 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 60%6-year graduation rate: 65%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $20,510 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $22,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 71.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 77.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 88.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 50.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 52.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $43,757 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $52,111 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 2 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biological and Physical Sciences. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 23 | $27,000 | $286 | $22,485 ($1,874) | $42,676 ($3,556) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 11 | $53,198 ($4,433) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Human Services, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 19 | $27,000 | $286 | $36,375 ($3,031) | $42,107 ($3,509) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology and Anthropology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 52 | $27,000 | $286 | $69,480 ($5,790) | $67,719 ($5,643) |
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 39 | $27,000 | $286 | $36,751 ($3,063) | $55,600 ($4,633) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 11 | $61,408 ($5,117) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Human Resources Management and Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $48,285Full time faculty: 59%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 8.0
School's endowment start of year: $31,036,852 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $32,300,051 (2022)