Elmira College Admissions

Elmira College has an open admission policy with a 95.95% acceptance rate. Nearly all applicants who apply get in, making this one of the most accessible private colleges in New York. The middle 50% of students score between 1118 and 1272 on the SAT, with an average of 1195. Students don't need perfect grades or test scores to gain admission here. The college seeks students interested in close-knit learning environments and personal attention from faculty. With its 8:1 student-faculty ratio and strong programs in education and nursing, Elmira looks for applicants who value small class sizes and want to build meaningful relationships with professors and classmates.