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With over 35 majors and minor areas of concentration, Elmira College lays the foundation for a diverse, cross discipline education, encouraging you to both specialize and explore.
Grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, Elmira College provides a collaborative and supportive environment that enables students to become active learners, effective leaders, responsible community members, and globally engaged citizens.
The legacy of academic excellence at Elmira College runs deep with a heritage and culture that have been forward-thinking from day one, as the first college for women with a course study equivalent to men's.
At Elmira, you’ll have opportunities that shape your future, raise your sights and equip you with targeted tools and skills to succeed in the professional world. Join a community that’s close-knit, fun-loving, and just the right amount of quirky.
Elmira College makes a private education more affordable than you realize, with a number of ways to get the financial assistance you may need. Our financial aid office can guide you through options, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs.
Elmira College includes meeting students from around the world, participating in Elmira traditions, completing community service projects, and hopping into a pickup kickball game.
Elmira College provides you with a foundation for future success.
The home of the three-time NCAA National Champion Elmira College Soaring Eagles.
Elmira College alumni stay connected and engaged with the College long after they graduate.
Gifts to Elmira College ensure excellent academic and co-curricular opportunities for generations of EC students.
With over 35 majors and minor areas of concentration, Elmira College lays the foundation for a diverse, cross discipline education, encouraging you to both specialize and explore.
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International students can apply online using the Elmira College Application or the Common App.
The application deadlines for admission and financial aid for international students are:
Completed applications typically will be processed within 2 weeks. Elmira issues the I-20 about 2-3 weeks from when an admission decision is made. The I-20 cannot be issued earlier than 6 months from the start of an intake.
International students are ineligible for U.S. federal and state aid, but Elmira College considers international applicants for institutional scholarships.
All international students accepted for admission will receive the Global Gateway Award. This financial aid award guarantees a direct cost of attendance of $25,000 USD per year for all four years.
Students with additional demonstrated need may be eligible for subsidized student health insurance packages as well.
| Estimated Cost of Attendance | |
| Tuition | $37,800 |
| Housing* and Meals | $14,684 |
| Fees | $1,960 |
| Total Cost** | $54,444 |
| Minus Total International Aid*** | $29,444 |
| Estimated Cost for Student Per Year | $25,000 |
*Costs are based on standard double housing assignments, please be aware that selecting premium housing options will incur additional charges that are not covered by this program and will be the sole responsibility of the student and their sponsors.
**Student health insurance for the 2026-2027 academic year will be $2,585 and is not included in the above costs. To view more information about the College’s Health Insurance Plan, please visit www.haylor.com/college/elmira
***This aid is a combination of merit, non-need awards, sibling discount, and/or an Elmira College International Grant.
SpanTran is one of our recommended international transcript evaluation services. They have created a custom application for Elmira College that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application here: SpanTran Application - Elmira College
Applicants who are currently attending university should submit official transcripts of all post-secondary academic work, along with a Dean of Students Form from the Dean of Students at all institutions that have been attended.
The student should submit at least one letter of recommendation from someone who knows them in an academic sense, such as a teacher or academic counselor.
If you are planning to apply for need-based aid, please complete the International Student Financial Assistance Application in your student portal under the International Enrollment tab.
Visit our International Student Services page for additional information on pre-arrival requirements, housing, transportation and other need-to-know information for international students.
