Elmira College's published cost of attendance is $52,449. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $17,392, middle-income families pay around $19,938, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,418.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $52,449 |
| Tuition and Fees | $38,976 |
| Room and Board | $14,550 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$30,063 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,386 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,392 |
| $30–48k | $16,586 |
| $48–75k | $19,938 |
| $75–110k | $23,309 |
| $110k+ | $27,418 |
Elmira College's published cost of attendance is $52,449. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $17,392, middle-income families pay around $19,938, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,418. Azimuth ranks Elmira College #1062 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Elmira College structures aid through need-based grants and federal loan programs. Families apply using the FAFSA, and the college works to meet demonstrated financial need through a combination of institutional aid, federal grants, and loans. Merit scholarships may also be available depending on academic profile and other institutional criteria. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $41,567; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,723, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Elmira College earn median 4-year earnings of $64,723, placing Elmira College in the 64.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Elmira College in the 55.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Elmira College #782 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Elmira College's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 38 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $89,729, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 30 students with median 4-year earnings of $60,556, while Psychology, General and Biology, General round out the top programs with 21 and 13 graduates respectively. This program-focused portfolio, anchored in Health, supports consistent outcomes for students pursuing careers in stable, in-demand fields.
