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96.0%Acceptance
$37,932Tuition
583Students
64%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$57,550Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$37,932
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,932
Average Net Price
$23,735
Students Receiving Financial Aid
35.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$13,990
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$2,500
Books & Supplies
$600
Total Cost of Attendance
$52,522
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
68.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
74.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
35.0%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $19,761
$30,001 – $48,000 $19,167
$48,001 – $75,000 $18,523
$75,001 – $110,000 $23,840
$110,001+ $28,670

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than Elmira's $52,522 sticker price. The average net cost drops to $23,735 after aid, meaning a four-year degree runs about $95,000. Lower-income families get the steepest discounts, with those earning under $30,000 paying just $19,761 annually. Even families making $75,000-$110,000 pay only $23,840 per year.

Graduates typically leave with $27,000 in debt, translating to $286 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $57,550 ten years out, that debt represents roughly 6% of gross income. The college's 68.64% loan repayment rate suggests most alumni manage their payments successfully. Tommy Hilfiger and film producer Hal Roach both launched careers from this small liberal arts campus.

The best deal goes to lower-income students, who can access Elmira's 8:1 student-faculty ratio and strong nursing programs for less than many public universities charge.

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