Elim Bible Institute and College

7245 College Street
Lima, NY 14485
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Elim Bible Institute and College serves 122 students (69% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 63%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Minority enrollment: 33%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Elim Bible Institute and College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

Elim Bible Institute and College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit

Student Body

The student population of Elim Bible Institute and College has grown by 19% over five years.
The Elim Bible Institute and College diversity score of 0.52 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 24% over five years.
Total Enrollment
122 students
746 students
# Full-Time Students
84 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
38 students
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
122 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
84 students
511 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
38 students
495 students
% Hispanic
11%
23%
% Black
9%
19%
% White
67%
37%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
7%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
49%
33.74%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
75%
40%

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2017)
$5,500
$12,251
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2017)
$5,026
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
98%
73%
SAT Reading (Year 2017)
570
465
SAT Math (Year 2017)
530
477
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 04/28/2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Elim Bible Institute and College?
The acceptance rate of Elim Bible Institute and College is 98%, which is higher than the state average of 73%.
What is Elim Bible Institute and College's ranking?
Elim Bible Institute and College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Minority enrollment: 33%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For New York public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,892 per year for in-state students and $10,342 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,898 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 73%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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