“Spirit-empowered Bible college preparing Christ-centered servant leaders for global ministry.”
Elim Bible College is a private Christian college in Lima, New York, founded in 1924 by Ivan Q. Spencer. Accredited by TRACS, Elim enrolls about 98 students and awards bachelor's degrees in theology and business management, associate degrees, and one-year certificates on a 75-acre small-town campus.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$10,480
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Undergraduate theology degree programs.
Business management degrees and certificates.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $10,480
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
