Elmira College offers its students, in a supportive and collaborative environment, both liberal and professional education of sufficient breadth and depth to enable them to become more responsible and productive in society.
Achieving this mission depends on accomplishing the following College objectives:
Students at Elmira College will:
I. Develop and employ skills in communication and critical thinking;
II. Apply their skills in mathematics, and use information technology;
III. Achieve intellectual breadth while laying the foundation for life-long learning, by successfully completing one or more courses in the following areas:
A. the cultures of the United States, Europe, and the Non-Western world;
B. the arts;
C. the natural sciences, including laboratory experiences; and
D. the social-behavioral sciences;
IV. Give evidence of their ability to focus on specific topics of inquiry for a sustained period, by successfully completing intensive, sometimes cross-disciplinary and innovative studies during the Spring Term;
V. Exhibit their ability to interact effectively with others, by engaging in such activities as group participation (including participation in collaborative coursework, athletics, clubs and organizations, or committees) and leadership (including leadership in honor societies, teams, classes, student media or student government):
VI. Demonstrate their ability to contribute to the life of a community, by successfully completing experiences beyond the classroom such as community service, internships, and participation in residential living and in meaningful ceremonies traditions;
VII. Confirm their readiness for post-graduate study or professional careers, by completing a major of their choice from a range of the liberal arts and sciences and professionally oriented disciplines.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Required), Recommendations (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
510
620
SAT Math
500
600
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
23
27
ACT English
21
28
ACT Math
23
28
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$28,500
$30,050
$31,700
Books and supplies
$450
$450
$450
Room and board (on campus)
$8,700
$9,100
$9,500
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (607) 735-1728
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 99%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $4,011
State/Local Grants: $2,167
Institutional Grants: $15,874
Student Loans: $4,927
