Elmira College Elmira, NY
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Mission Statement
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
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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.
Quick Facts
1,859 students
75% admitted
$35,550 tuition/year
- 1,261 full time
- 598 part time
- 368 men full time
- 893 women full time
- 2,424 applied
- 1,829 admitted
- 349 enrolled
- $35,550 out of state
- $1,400 fees
- $11,500 room & board
- $600 books
Social Stream
At a Glance
| Institution Type: | Private not-for-profit |
| Campus Setting: | Small city |
| Highest Degree Offered: | Master's |
| Level of Institution: | Four or more years |
| Calendar: | Four-one-four plan |
| School Mascot: | Soaring Eagles |
| School Colors: | Purple and gold |
1,859 Students
Reviews: In Three Sentences
- Jessica from Elmira, NY
“elmira college is heavily based on tradition and community. freshman year is intense because of the traditions that students endure, such as the freshman writing program and core program, but…”
- Feb-28-2012 » Read More
- Celida from Bronx, NY
“this school was my first choice since i was a junior in high school. for me to get accepted here is an great honor. even though the classes are sometime…”
- Feb-15-2012 » Read More
- Blaine from Elmira, NY
“elmira college is a small institution and is a liberal arts college. students can easily navigate the campus and can pick up on the traditions at elmira very quickly. elmira…”
- Feb-24-2012 » Read More
- Stephanie from Cicero, NY
“Elmira College is a school for students looking for a small, private school with a welcoming spirit and a tight-knit community. The professors will know you by your first name,…”
- May-31-2012 » Read More
- Kaitlynn from Phillipsburg, NJ
“This beautiful college was my first choice the moment I set foot on campus. The students, staff and faculty assisted me with any questions with smiles on their faces. I…”
- Jun-18-2012 » Read More
Elmira College
- Located in Elmira, NY
- Private not-for-profit
- 1,859 students enrolled
- 75% admitted
- $35,550 annual cost to attend
Reviews
Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
- Tyler from Rosendale, NY
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Feb-21-2011
I am
a current student here
When I walked onto the Elmira College campus it was love at first sight. Granted, there are no huge buildings that are architectural marvels like there are on some campuses, but at Elmira you feel like you are at a place of higher learning. All of the building are made of red brick and are accented with white sandstone and green ivy. It is cohesive. Most large Universities have building from different decades just thrown together. Elmira is a cohesive and pleasant looking campus. Aside from how aesthetically pleasing the campus is, the food is great. There are four different places on campus to grab something to eat. When that is combined with the two grocery stores and several restaurants within walking distance from the school, there is always something new to eat. Although I would never call Elmira a Party School, there is always something going on, either provided by the school or a party thrown by students, everyday. The Student Activities Board(SAB) provides movies, comedians, musicians and other forms of entertainment on campus for no cost to the student. There are three clubs/bars near the campus that actually host Elmira College only nights to provide a safe place for students to have fun and a few drinks without having to worry about the town crashing the party.
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- Christina from New York, NY
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Dec-31-2010
I am
a current student here
Elmira College is my dream college. I fell in love with it just by looking at it online. In my opinion that's how you can tell if a college is the perfect fit for you or not. The administrators, the students, the professors and in general everyone is kind, social and real. You really won't ever find another college that feels more at home than here.
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- Megan from Lawrenceville, NJ
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Oct-14-2010
I am
a current student here
Between community service, encore, and instrumental ensemble, I stay pretty busy. Of course I still find time to hang out with my friends and have dinner together or watch a movie. There's always something to do here. Some of these things are: bowling, movie nights, bingo nights, karaoke nights, trivia nights, sporting events, clubs, etc.
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- Maria from Bronx, NY
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Oct-12-2010
I am
a current student here
I really enjoy being in this college. I have a found a group of friends with whom I share many things like favorite movies and books. There's also all the clubs available to the students, there's the harry potter club, the red cross club, circle k club, dance clubs, A Capella groups and many other clubs. The food is pretty good, and not repetitive like in high school.
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