
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Total enrollment
118Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen
25Total staff
4 full time, 29 part timeVeterans affair office
NoData 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.