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Grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, Elmira College provides a collaborative and supportive environment that enables students to become active learners, effective leaders, responsible community members, and globally engaged citizens.
The legacy of academic excellence at Elmira College runs deep with a heritage and culture that have been forward-thinking from day one, as the first college for women with a course study equivalent to men's.
At Elmira, you’ll have opportunities that shape your future, raise your sights and equip you with targeted tools and skills to succeed in the professional world. Join a community that’s close-knit, fun-loving, and just the right amount of quirky.
Elmira College makes a private education more affordable than you realize, with a number of ways to get the financial assistance you may need. Our financial aid office can guide you through options, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs.
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Accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
1007 North Orange Street
4th Floor, MB #166
Wilmington, DE 19801
www.msche.org
For Educator Preparation Programs in Teacher Education (Undergraduate and Graduate) and Communication Sciences and Disorders (Undergraduate):
Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
P.O. Box 7511
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
www.aaqep.org
Please note that Elmira College is a member of AAQEP. Pursuant to §52.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, the educator programs offered by Elmira College are considered to be continuously accredited for purposes of meeting the New York State requirement that all such programs maintain continuous accreditation.
For Nursing:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road NE
Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
www.acenursing.org
Phone: (404) 975-5000
Email: info@acennursing.org
Additional information related to accreditation can be obtained from the Office of the Provost located in McGraw 107. You can contact the office at (607) 735-1804.
Ethnicity | # Entering | # Graduating | % of Graduates |
Nonresident Alien | 3 | 1 | 33% |
Hispanic/Latino | 7 | 1 | 14% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 0% |
Asian | 2 | 2 | 100% |
Black or African American | 8 | 3 | 38% |
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0% |
White | 104 | 75 | 72% |
Two or More Races | 3 | 3 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity Unknown | 10 | 6 | 60% |
Total Women | 138 | 93 | 67% |
Ethnicity | # Entering | # Graduating | % of Graduates |
Nonresident Alien | 3 | 2 | 67% |
Hispanic/Latino | 5 | 1 | 20% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Asian | 1 | 1 | 100% |
Black or African American | 3 | 2 | 67% |
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0% |
White | 49 | 28 | 57% |
Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity Unknown | 4 | 2 | 50% |
Total Men | 66 | 37 | 56% |
Ethnicity | # Entering | # Graduating | % of Graduates |
Total Men and Women | 204 | 130 | 64% |
Received Federal Pell Grant | Received Direct Subsidized Loan But No Pell Grant | Didn't Receive Pell Grant or Subsidized Loan |
92 | 64 | 48 |
Received Federal Pell Grant | Received Direct Subsidized Loan But No Pell Grant | Didn't Receive Pell Grant or Subsidized Loan |
1 | 0 | 0 |
Received Federal Pell Grant | Received Direct Subsidized Loan But No Pell Grant | Didn't Receive Pell Grant or Subsidized Loan |
53 | 46 | 31 |
Received Federal Pell Grant | Received Direct Subsidized Loan But No Pell Grant | Didn't Receive Pell Grant or Subsidized Loan |
58% | 72% | 65% |
For the freshman class that entered in Fall 2022, 74% returned for Fall 2023.
Retention by Gender | |
Female | 78 (77%) |
Male | 50 (70%) |
Retention Rate by Ethnicity | |
American Indian or Alaskan native | 0% |
Asian | 67% |
Black or African American | 50% |
Hispanic of any race | 77% |
Two or more races | 28% |
Nonresident alien | 62% |
Race and Ethnicity unknown | 67% |
White | 84% |
Elmira College's Annual Security Report (ASR) can be found on our Campus Safety page.
A hard copy of this report may be obtained by contacting the Director of Campus Safety at (607) 735-1777. The office is located at 710 Park Place, Elmira NY 14901.
US State Department of Education Crime Reporting: http://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Our current student faculty ratio is 8 to 1.
Information on graduate programs is available by visiting our Graduate Programs page.
Elmira College has a Teacher Education program with certification in a variety of subjects. Our most recent Title II report with information on enrollment and outcomes can be viewed here.
Elmira College has a Nurse Education program. Testing pass rates are as follows:
Year | Number Eligible | Number Attempted | Number Passing on the First Attempt | EC Pass Rate (Mean Percent) | National Baccalaureate Pass Rate |
2018 | 68 | 68 | 57 | 83.8% | 91.6% |
2019 | 55 | 55 | 41 | 74.6% | 91.7% |
2020 | 46 | 46 | 34 | 73.9% | 90.8% |
2021 | 59 | 59 | 42 | 71.2% | 87.1% |
2022 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 88.9% | 82.3% |
2023 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 85.3% | 89% |
Total | 264 | 264 | 206 | 78.48% | 88.7% |
Additional information regarding the Nurse Education program can be found on the Nursing page.
Elmira College agrees to provide notifications to students related to professional licensure. Any institution approved to participate in SARA that offers courses or programs designed to lead to professional licensure or certification or advertised as leading to licensure must satisfy all federal requirements for disclosures regarding such professional licensure programs under 34 CFR §668.14 and §668.43.
Elmira College will disclose to the student whether the program of interest meets licensure/certification requirements in the State where the student is located or in the State that the student attests they intend to seek employment. Disclosures are available upon request from the Office of Teacher Education (teachered@butchknightner.com). In the event that Elmira College’s program does not meet licensure/certification requirements in that state, the student will not be enrolled into the program. For additional information, students may visit the NC-SARA Professional Licensure Directory at nc-sara.org/professional-licensure-directory.
Elmira College has received New York State Education Department (NYSED) approval to add the distance education modality to its Master of Science in Education (MSEd) programs. The Adolescence Education (7-12), Literacy (Birth – 12), and Inclusive Special Education (All grades) programs meet NYSED licensure requirements and provide institutional recommendation. For additional information on Elmira College’s MSEd offerings, click here.
Elmira College's Cost of attendance, scholarships and other aid, forms and deadlines, application process, and Financial Aid staff can be viewed on our Affordability page.
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