- Acceptance rate: 77% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 568–694 reading and writing, 522–691 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 26–29 composite
- Average net price: $24,551 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Elmira College reported: an acceptance rate of 77% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 26–29.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Elmira College reviews each application.
Elmira College GPA requirements
Elmira College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Elmira College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Elmira College acceptance rate
Elmira College admitted 2,058 of 2,674 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 77%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Elmira College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Elmira, New York, with 745 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Elmira College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 568 | 665 | 694 |
| SAT Math | 522 | 646 | 691 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 28 | 29 |
| ACT English | 24 | 30 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 24 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1314 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Elmira College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Elmira College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,551 a year at Elmira College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Elmira College?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Elmira College admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Elmira College require the SAT or ACT?
No. Elmira College is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 6% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does Elmira College look for?
Elmira College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does Elmira College accept?
Elmira College's acceptance rate was 77% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,058 of 2,674 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What are Elmira College's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Elmira College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 568–694 in reading and writing and 522–691 in math; ACT composite 26–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can I get into Elmira College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Elmira College admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Elmira College?
A lot: Elmira College requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Elmira College consider legacy status?
No. Elmira College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Elmira College accept AP credit?
Yes. Elmira College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Elmira College after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,551 a year at Elmira College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Elmira College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Elmira CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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