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Elmira College
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Interested in attending Elmira College?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Elmira College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

90
%
Acceptance rate
3.4
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Elmira College?

90%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Elmira accepted 90% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,097 people applied and 1,904 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1252 / 1357 (92%)
Men
652 / 740 (88%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Elmira College:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

8%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 8% ended up enrolling at Elmira College, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Elmira College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Elmira considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Interview
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • First Generation
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Elmira College?

3.4
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Elmira College as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.4. 18% of freshmen who attended Elmira were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 41% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
14%
3.75-3.99
18%
3.50-3.74
16%
3.25-3.49
17%
3.00-3.24
17%
2.50-2.99
12%
2.00-2.49
6%

Elmira is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

4%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

2%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
565
75th Percentile
642
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
553
75th Percentile
630
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1118
75th Percentile
1272

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Elmira College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

November 1
Application notification

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