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Elmira College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1395 to 1485

ACT Range26 to 29

Average GPA3.40

Acceptance Rate77%

Elmira’s SAT range looks unusually high because very few students submit scores, so it is not the right yardstick for every applicant. With a 77% acceptance rate and test-optional policy, focus first on a solid GPA and fit. Submit scores only if they add strength, roughly 1395+ SAT or 26+ ACT.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Elmira College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Elmira College enrolls about 745 undergraduate students in a small-town setting. Elmira has a freshman retention rate of 70% and a 6-year graduation rate of 65%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1, offering a snapshot of its academic scale.

Location

Elmira, NY

Undergrad Enrollment745

Freshman Retention70%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio11:1

Graduation Rate65%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Elmira?

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Key Elmira College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

November 15

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Elmira, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and an October retake for a potential superscore boost, since October is typically the last fall sitting that can arrive by Elmira’s November 15 Early Action deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Elmira is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $40,896, with 78% of students receiving aid and an average merit award of $24,029. Submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$40,896

Room and Board$14,500

Average Merit Award$24,029

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid78%

Average Aid Package$32,015

Average Debt at Grad$45,880

Elmira College’s estimated total cost of attendance is $55,396, including $40,896 in tuition and fees and $14,500 for room and board. About 78% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $32,015. Merit awards average $24,029, which can significantly reduce the listed price for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $45,880.