Elmira College is a private, coeducational, Phi Beta Kappa college located in Elmira, New York.
Founded in 1855, Elmira was the first college for women with a course of study equal in rigor to the best men's colleges. "Female seminaries" as they were called at the time, were essentially glorified high schools. In contrast, from its very inception, Elmira College offered rigorous academic programs.
Coeducational since 1969, Elmira has an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 800 full-time, mostly residential students today. The College also offers advanced certificates, master degree programs, and non-credit courses for professional development.
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One Park Place
Elmira, NY 14901
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Cowles Hall
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Watkins Glen
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Harris Hill
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The College offers two admission plans for freshman applicants: Early Action and Regular (Rolling) Admission.
International students may apply only under the Regular Admission program.
Early Action
The Early Action deadline is November 1 and students will receive a decision by November 15.
Regular (Rolling) Admission
Students who self-select or who apply to the College after November 1 will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The College will begin to notify applicants of our decisions in early December. Students typically receive their admission decision within four weeks of the date their application file completes.
How to apply to Elmira College:
- Submit an Application for Admission. We accept the online Common Application or the EC Online Application.
- Submit an official transcript, including senior year courses and grades to date.
- Submit one academic letter of recommendation completed by a teacher or school counselor.
- Send SAT and/or ACT scores to Elmira College (if applicable). As a test-optional institution we do not require the SAT or ACT for admission.
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Early Action — November 1
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Majors and Degrees Offered
Accounting
American Studies
Art
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Clinical Laboratory Science
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Criminal Justice
Economics
Education
Educational Studies
English Literature
Environmental Science
Finance
History
Human Services
Individualized Studies
International Studies
Legal Studies
Mathematics
Music
Nursing
Philosophy and Religion
Political Science
Pre-Health
Pre-Law
Psychology
Social Studies
Sociology and Anthropology
Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Theatre
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Women's Studies
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting and Finance.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Development.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Education, General.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Studies, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Human Services, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Social Sciences, Other.
Sociology and Anthropology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music, General.
Students Say
Those challenges are easily faced, as Elmira professors "are dead-set on providing their students with quality information" and are "engaged and willing to help any student with anything." And thanks to the faculty's different perspectives and backgrounds, "students really do experience a wide span of different people with different ideas and passions." This occurs in the classroom as well: though most classes are in lecture format, professors "make an effort to provide us with interactive activities, videos, and hands-on activities." Many also "use alternative assessments, such as a radio broadcast, creative writing, a debate, or a project of choice for a final," and are often "willing to offer independent and directed study courses if students are looking for different classes to take that are not offered."
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Tuition: $33,900
Comprehensive Fees: $1,500
Standard Room and Board Plan: $12,500
Financial Aid
Elmira College offers merit-based as well as need-based, financial aid. For a full list of grants and scholarships offered by EC please visit https://www.elmira.edu/admissions-aid/Tuition_Aid/Scholarships_and_Aid/index.html
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More than 800 students, from 23 states and nine foreign countries.
More than 70 student clubs and organizations and 19 NCAA Division III athletic teams.
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Location
Elmira, NY, Suburban, 55 Acres, Approximately 800 students.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Small college does not have to mean small on opportunities. Here at Elmira College we offer students curricular and co-curricular opportunities that rival much larger schools, and our undergraduates use them day in and day out. From our domed athletics facilities which allow year-round student use, to top of the line research equipment, to a Medical School being built on campus, our students have opportunities at every turn.
The Center for Mark Twain Studies is perhaps the most unique program at Elmira College. It's a world class research center, befitting its namesake. Established in 1983, The Center for Mark Twain Studies awards internationally-renowned Twain scholars Quarry Farm fellowships and hosts "The Trouble Begins" lecture series.
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) has received approval from the Council on Osteopathic College Accreditation to increase class size and offer courses at a new facility on the campus of Elmira College. It is anticipated that the first Elmira-based medical students will start in late July 2020.
Elmira College students already enjoy reserved, early acceptance spots at LECOM sites for EC students who meet the LECOM acceptance requirements. The addition of LECOM at Elmira College will expand the number of reserved medical spots for EC students to 25, the number of reserved pharmacy spots to 20 and the number of reserved dentistry spots to 5.
Labs and research:
Facilities at Elmira College for studying biochemistry include laboratories for research, instrumentation, and teaching. Of particular utility to biochemistry students are instruments for amplifying and manipulating DNA, a DNA sequencer, gel electrophoresis apparatuses, a gel imager, and a plate-reader that can analyze various types of information on small samples.
Facilities at Elmira College for studying chemistry include laboratories for research, radioisotope, instrumentation, and teaching. In addition to the standard laboratory equipment, major instruments available to students are: nuclear magnetic resonance, atomic absorption, ultraviolet-visible, infrared, and fluorescent spectrophotometers; gas chromatography; mass spectrometry; ultra-centrifuge; as well as computer and data stations.
Students who study Speech and Language at Elmira College also have access to a brand new Audiometer, courtesy of the students of the Class of 2019 who funded its purchase as their class gift.
Dunn Field
Dunn Field is now one of the oldest stadiums in college baseball. Formerly home to the Elmira Pioneers, a minor league affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, Dunn Field now hosts the Perfect Game Collegiate League edition of the Elmira Pioneers during the summer months. The 4,020 capacity stadium has been home to several baseball greats including Hall of Famers Earl Weaver and Wade Boggs, legendary manager Lou Piniella, along with Davey Johnson, Don Zimmer, and two-time World Series Champion, Curt Schilling.
MAC
Elmira College also has an off-campus athletic complex, the Murray Athletic Center. Comprised of three geodesic domes, the MAC is the premier location for all other sports EC offers. The Murray Athletic Center has six squash courts, a media room, and a smart classroom used by our athletic teams for film sessions. The world's first geodesic dome athletic complex, the Murray Athletic Center, is nearly unique among athletic facilities in the Northeast. Located fifteen minutes from the main campus, it features a 3,200 seat hockey arena, a 2,000-seat gymnasium, a 38,000 square-foot field house with four indoor tennis courts, six squash courts and two playing fields.
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Hiking, Skiing, Boating, Shopping, Theater, Dining
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Basketball
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Volleyball
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Field Hockey
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Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
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Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: Cornell University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Cornell University
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The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/