First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 | December 1, 2026 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: elmira.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Elmira College course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 3 Mathematics and Natural Sciences Pillar…3 Mathematics and Natural Sciences Pillar Placement determined by Mathematics Assessment | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 4 Mathematics and Natural Sciences Pillar…4 Mathematics and Natural Sciences Pillar Placement determined by Mathematics Assessment | |
| Biology | 4 | 4 Mathematics and Natural Sciences Pillar | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 Mathematics and Natural Sciences Pillar | |
| United States History | 4 | 3 Humanities and Languages Pillar, Western…3 Humanities and Languages Pillar, Western Perspectives Placement out of HIS 1400 and HIS 1401 | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 | |
| Statistics | 4 | 4 Mathematics and Natural Sciences Pillar…4 Mathematics and Natural Sciences Pillar, Mathematical Quantitative Reasoning Placement out of MAT 2090 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 |
Show all 34 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 3 Mathematics and Natural Sciences Pillar…3 Mathematics and Natural Sciences Pillar Placement determined by Mathematics Assessment | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 4 Mathematics and Natural Sciences Pillar…4 Mathematics and Natural Sciences Pillar Placement determined by Mathematics Assessment | |
| Biology | 4 | 4 Mathematics and Natural Sciences Pillar | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 Mathematics and Natural Sciences Pillar | |
| United States History | 4 | 3 Humanities and Languages Pillar, Western…3 Humanities and Languages Pillar, Western Perspectives Placement out of HIS 1400 and HIS 1401 | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 | |
| Statistics | 4 | 4 Mathematics and Natural Sciences Pillar…4 Mathematics and Natural Sciences Pillar, Mathematical Quantitative Reasoning Placement out of MAT 2090 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 4 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 3 Humanities Pillar, Global Perspectives…3 Humanities Pillar, Global Perspectives Placement out of HIS 1700 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 4 Mathematics and Natural Sciences Pillar | |
| European History | 4 | 3 | |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 3 Humanities and Languages Pillar | |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 3 Social Sciences Pillar Placement out of PSC 1040 | |
| Art History | 4 | 3 Fine Arts Pillar, Western Perspective Placement…3 Fine Arts Pillar, Western Perspective Placement out of ARH 2100 , ARH 2101 | |
| Music Theory | 4 | 3 Fine Arts Pillar | |
| African American Studies | 4 | 3 Humanities Pillar, Western Perspectives | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 3 Humanities and Languages Pillar | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | |
| Drawing | 4 | 3 Fine Arts Pillar Art faculty can determine…3 Fine Arts Pillar Art faculty can determine placement based upon portfolio assessment | |
| English: Language and Composition | 4 | 3 WRT 1050 | |
| English: Language and Composition | 4 | 3 Western Perspectives | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 3 Humanities and Languages Pillar | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 3 Humanities and Languages Pillar | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 3 Humanities and Languages Pillar | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 3 Humanities and Languages Pillar | |
| Latin | 4 | 3 Humanities and Languages Pillar | |
| Physics 1: Algebra Based | 4 | 4 Mathematics and Natural Sciences Pillar | |
| Physics 2: Algebra Based | 4 | 4 Mathematics and Natural Sciences Pillar | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 Mathematics and Natural Sciences Pillar | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 Mathematics and Natural Sciences Pillar | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 3 Humanities and Languages Pillar | |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design | 4 | 3 Fine Arts Pillar Art faculty can determine…3 Fine Arts Pillar Art faculty can determine placement based upon portfolio assessment | |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design | 4 | 3 Fine Arts Pillar Art faculty can determine…3 Fine Arts Pillar Art faculty can determine placement based upon portfolio assessment |
Source: catalog.elmira.edu · checked September 25, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 20 |
| Business Administration and Management | 19 |
| Psychology | 14 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 8 |
| Human Services | 6 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 5 |
Show the other 17 majors
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 4 |
| History | 3 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 3 |
| Education, Other | 3 |
| Environmental Science | 3 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | 2 |
| Art Teacher Education | 2 |
| English Language and Literature | 2 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 2 |
| Political Science and Government | 2 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 2 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 2 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 1 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Environmental Education | 1 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Empire Eight
Baseball, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Empire Eight
Basketball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Elmira, NY
81,115 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Elmira/Corning Regional (ELM)
Nearest hub airport
Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.0 of 20
Elevation
864 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
16°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
41.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
12 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$890 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Alfred University51 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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