University Overview
LOCATION:

• Elmira, New York
• City of 35,000

• Founded in 1855
• Private,coeducational, liberal arts college

• Fifty-five historic acres
• The Mark Twain Study
• A major athletic facility
• Eight College buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places

• 1,200 students
• Thirty-five states and twenty-five foreign countries represented

• Two twelve-week terms
• Unique six-week Term III

• 98% have earned the Ph.D. or highest degree required to teach at the undergraduate level
• 12:1 student-faculty ratio
• No classes taught by graduate teaching assistants

• 16 students per class
• 90% have twenty-five or fewer students

• Based upon academic credentials at time of admission
• Start at $6,000 per year and range to full tuition for Valedictorians

• Based upon need and merit
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required and Financial Aid PROFILE is accepted

• NCAA Division III
• Eastern College Athletic Conference
• New York State Women’s Collegiate Athletic Association
• Empire 8 Conference

• Based upon school record,rank in class, SAT Reasoning Test or ACT scores, essay,recommendations, and activities An Interview is highly recommended Early Decision is available