Elmira College: what international applicants need

What are Elmira College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Elmira College has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Action on November 15, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Elmira College's acceptance rate?

77% for students who started in fall 2024: Elmira College admitted 2,058 of its 2,674 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Elmira College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Elmira College requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Elmira College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 522–691 in Math and 568–694 in Reading and Writing (6% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 26–29.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Elmira College's application fee for international students?

Elmira College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Elmira College accept?

Elmira College lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, PTE Academic, and Cambridge English as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Elmira College accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Elmira College accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Elmira College require?

Elmira College requires one teacher recommendation for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Elmira College require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Elmira College requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Elmira College have?

46 of Elmira College's 745 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 6.2%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Elmira College cost for international students?

Elmira College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $38,976, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $14,550. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $54,976 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source