EC Admission Requirements

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EC Admission Overview

EC admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year EC admitted 77% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.22 GPA (B+) and SAT 1090-1385 / ACT 26-29. EC is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

EC is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

EC Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

77%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The EC acceptance rate is 77%. Last year, 2,058 of 2,674 applicants were admitted. That is the 90th lowest acceptance rate in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into EC and can you get accepted?

EC is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

Elmira College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.22. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

EC GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.22

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.22

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at EC typically have around a 3.22 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. EC is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #85 in New York for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

EC SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1090-1385

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 568
Math 522
Composite 1090

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 694
Math 691
Composite 1385

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at EC typically score around a 1240 SAT (middle 50% 1090–1385) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 81st percentile nationally. EC ranks #49 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1090 to 1385

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

EC is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1240 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Elmira College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1385+	Above 75th	>86%
1240 to 1385	Avg +	77%-86%
1090 to 1240	Avg -	64%-77%
Below 1090	Below mid-50	<64%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

EC ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

26-29

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 24
Math 20
Composite 26

75th Percentile Scores

English 31
Math 27
Composite 29

Average ACT

Incoming testers at EC typically have around a 27 ACT (mid-50 26–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 85th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. EC places #40 among colleges in New York for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 26 to 29

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to EC without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 27.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Elmira College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
29+	Above 75th	>89%
27 to 29	Avg +	77%-89%
26 to 27	Avg -	69%-77%
Below 26	Below mid-50	<69%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

69% of Elmira College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 45% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Elmira College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	20%
Top 25% of class	45%
Top 50% of class	69%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Elmira College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,699	934	2,674
Accepted	1,326	712	2,058
Acceptance Rate	78%	76%	77%
Enrolled	156	88	253
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	12%	12%	12%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Elmira College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Elmira College application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Elmira College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Elmira College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

EC is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 77% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.22 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1090-1385); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025