Elmira College Acceptance Rate
Elmira, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,109
- Admitted
- 1,915
- Yield
- 8.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Elmira College's acceptance rate has risen from 82.2% in 2014–15 to 90.8% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,310 to 2,109 (-9%) over that period.
Its 90.8% rate makes Elmira College more selective than about 19% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 8%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (92.3% for women vs 88.1% for men, a 4.2-point gap). Elmira College has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 8.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,310 | 1,899 | 82.2% | 331 |
| 2015–16 | 2,387 | 1,818 | 76.2% | 258 |
| 2016–17 | 2,096 | 1,722 | 82.2% | 208 |
| 2017–18 | 2,216 | 1,886 | 85.1% | 205 |
| 2018–19 | 2,110 | 1,782 | 84.5% | 206 |
| 2019–20 | 1,841 | 1,475 | 80.1% | 217 |
| 2020–21 | 1,695 | 1,409 | 83.1% | 163 |
| 2021–22 | 1,382 | 1,296 | 93.8% | 158 |
| 2022–23 | 1,456 | 1,397 | 95.9% | 172 |
| 2023–24 | 2,109 | 1,915 | 90.8% | 163 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,357 | 1,252 | 92.3% |
| Men | 740 | 652 | 88.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 543–650 | 4% |
| SAT Math | 573–682 |
How Elmira College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Elmira College's acceptance rate?
Elmira College's acceptance rate is 90.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,915 admitted of 2,109 applicants).
Is Elmira College test optional?
Elmira College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Elmira College?
Elmira College received 2,109 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,915.
What SAT score do you need for Elmira College?
Admitted students at Elmira College typically scored 543–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 573–682 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Elmira College getting harder to get into?
Elmira College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 82.2% in 2014–15 to 90.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.elmira.edu/.