Elmira Business Institute
School Notes Overview:
EBI's mission is to provide educational and employment opportunities through concentrated, highly structured programs of study that prepare students for entry-level positions....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Chemung County, NY | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 356 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 146 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 502 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 99% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 79% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $1,519 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 70% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,512 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 91% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,264 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- Elmira Business Institute is a privately owned business college offering degree and certificate programs. Elmira Business Institute has been training men and women in business, vocational and office skills for over 145 years.
- EBI began as Elmira Business and Shorthand College in 1858. A.J. Warner, the president of this brand new venture in postsecondary education, located his classrooms on the corner of Lake and Water Streets, just a few blocks from the present home of EBI. We have been at our present location at Langdon Plaza since June 1999. The new state-of-the-art facilities built to accommodate increases in student population and to provide classrooms and labs for new developing technology and programs. EBI opened our branch campus in Vestal, NY in May 2003.
- Elmira Business Institute is approved by the New York Board of Regents to confer the Associate in Occupational Studies Degree (A.O.S.). The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Broome-Tioga jobs agency hits funding crunch (Press & Sun-Bulletin)
posted on January 13, 2010 at 01:34:30 am
BINGHAMTON -- Those trying to gain the education they need to get a job are temporarily out of luck. - Strong Kids Safe Kids offers free fun for the family (Press & Sun-Bulletin)
posted on August 20, 2009 at 08:58:59 am
Strong Kids Safe Kids, an event that advocates the health and safety of children, turns 25 this weekend. - Correction (Elmira Star-Gazette)
posted on June 18, 2009 at 06:50:34 am
* Elmira Business Institute's medical assisting program does not lead to employment as a registered nurse. A story published Saturday was incorrect. - Job Fair (WETM 18 Elmira)
posted on June 12, 2009 at 08:38:23 pm
Hundreds of people turned out to the first annual Sitel job fair at First Arena in Elmira. - Providing opportunities for employmentTioga Downs job fair helps many in tough economy (Morning Times)
posted on March 13, 2009 at 03:10:09 pm
NICHOLS — Tuesday’s job fair at Tioga Downs not only provided job seekers a variety of employment opportunities, but also a few different ways to improve their skill sets in order to increase their marketability to prospective employers.
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