Elmira College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Elmira College is a private nonprofit institution located in Elmira, New York with approximately 708 undergraduate students enrolled. Elmira College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,386 per year. The graduation rate is 65%, and the typical graduate earns $48,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Elmira College is a private college in Elmira, New York, United States. Founded as a college for women in 1855, it is the oldest existing college granting degrees to women that were the equivalent of those given to men. Elmira College became coeducational in all of its programs in 1969. As of 2023, the college has an enrollment of approximately 657 students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the net price of ~$23,700/year is reasonable, and the $20,230 median debt is relatively manageable, but a 64% graduation rate and 74% freshman retention rate suggest a meaningful share of students don't finish — worth asking admissions directly about what's driving that. Median earnings of $48,500 a decade out are modest but not alarming given the debt load. Worth considering if you're drawn to a tight-knit, historic liberal arts experience with small classes, but do your homework on student support resources before committing.
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 11% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (708 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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