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Elim Bible Institute and College

#1657 in US ranking Lima, NY
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$19,825
Tuition & fees
$10,480
Avg. aid
$9,828
Receiving aid
93%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
67%
Median salary
$32,928
1 yr after graduation

What does Elim Bible Institute and College offer in terms of athletics?

Elim is not identified in the reported institutional information as offering a roster of varsity sports or belonging to a collegiate athletic association. Applicants should not assume that NCAA competition, athletic recruiting, or athletic scholarships are part of the college experience.

Students who want recreational activity should ask what informal sports or fitness options are running in the term they plan to attend. Those opportunities are different from varsity teams and may change with student interest and available facilities.

What student groups and Associations are available at Elim Bible Institute and College?

At a small ministry-focused college, participation may take place through worship, service, and student-led activities as well as formal clubs. Applicants seeking a particular organization should ask for a current list of recognized groups rather than rely on an older description of campus life.

It is useful to ask how students propose an activity, whether commuters can take part, and which events are organized by students rather than required or sponsored by the institution. Those distinctions show how much choice students have in shaping their time outside class.

Who studies at Elim Bible Institute and College?

Elim reported 118 enrolled students in the 2024-25 student figures. Its size means that a single entering class represents a substantial share of the campus: the reported first-time degree- or certificate-seeking group included 26 students, while 10 students transferred in.

The reported age distribution includes students at different life stages. Forty-six students were ages 18-21, while 53 were age 25 or older. The geographic figures identify 58 New York residents, 31 students from other U.S. states, and 12 from other countries. These categories describe enrollment; they do not establish what an individual student's social or classroom experience will be.

The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 7 to 1. That institution-wide ratio is not a class-size guarantee, so students interested in a particular program should ask about the size and scheduling of its required courses.

How does student life look like at Elim Bible Institute and College?

Elim's small enrollment and religious mission shape daily campus life. Students should expect academic work to sit alongside Christian community activities, with opportunities to connect through shared classes, worship, and service.

Residential and commuting students may experience that schedule differently, especially when activities occur outside class hours. Before enrolling, students should review current chapel and community expectations, the academic calendar, and the support available when balancing coursework with employment or family responsibilities.

What libraries are available to students at Elim Bible Institute and College?

The S. Joy Niswander Library is Elim's main campus library. For students in biblical and theological programs, it is an important place to assess the materials and research support available for assigned work.

Students who expect to rely on the library should check its current catalog and access arrangements for books, electronic resources, and course-related research. Commuters and students studying outside normal campus hours will also want to confirm opening hours and any off-campus access to digital materials.

Elim Bible Institute and College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

118

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

25

Total staff

4 full time, 29 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Elim Bible Institute and College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 118

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 77
Part-time: 41

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 14
Men: 11

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 10
Black or African American: 12
White: 55
Two or more races: 4
Unknown: 14

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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