Elmira College (EC)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Elmira, NY that costs an average of $23,178 a year after financial aid, admits 77% of applicants and graduates 48% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$23,178
Acceptance rate
77%
Graduation rate
48%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$63,320

Private nonprofitSmall city708 undergraduates

Cost of EC

Total cost of attendance (per year)$53,202
Tuition and fees, in-state$39,760
Housing and food (on campus)$14,684
Books and supplies$600
Average net price after aid$23,178

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$19,136
$30,001–48,000$15,860
$48,001–75,000$21,829
$75,001–110,000$24,709
$110,001+$28,882

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with EC's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate77%
Average SAT1,314
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)568–694
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)522–691
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)26–29
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate48%
First-year retention70%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$57,784
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$63,320
Rank in New York (earnings)81st of 140 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$27,000
Typical monthly loan payment$307 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants40%
Students with federal loans70%

Majors and programs at EC

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (35)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing56$90,811$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations46$53,771$27,000
Psychology37$38,404$27,000
Accounting and Related Services5——
Area Studies———
Biological and Physical Sciences7——
Biology12——
Chemistry2——
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions1——
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services7——
Criminal Justice and Corrections13——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft2——
Economics———
Education———
Education, Other5——
English Language and Literature5——
Finance and Financial Management Services9——
Fine and Studio Arts4——
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences———
History8——
Human Services25—$27,000
International Relations and National Security Studies———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities7——
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods———
Mathematics6——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research3——
Non-Professional Legal Studies4——
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other———
Political Science and Government5——
Social Sciences———
Social Sciences, Other4——
Sociology and Anthropology2——
Special Education and Teaching21——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods12——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas13——

Associate's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Education2——
Human Services26——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———

Master's degree programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations21$51,427—
Education14——
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Special Education and Teaching1——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods17——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas14——

Graduate certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Education, Other———
Human Resources Management and Services———

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About EC

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationElmira, NY
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates708
Student-to-faculty ratio11 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websiteelmira.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is EC's acceptance rate?

Elmira College admits 77% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,314 on the SAT.

How much does EC cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $53,202 a year (tuition and fees: $39,760). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $23,178 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $19,136.

How much do EC graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $63,320 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 81st of 140 similar colleges in New York. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($90,811 a year after graduation).

What is EC's graduation rate?

48% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 70% of first-year students return for a second year.