History: Founded in 1855, Elmira College is a private, coeducational, liberal arts college. Location: Elmira, a city of 35,000, is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York. Campus: 55 historic acres; 7 classroom buildings, 11 dormitories, 2 administrative office buildings, library, computer lab facilities, health center, campus center, President's Home, and Mark Twain Study. A major athletic facility completes the total campus. Eight college buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Academic calendar: Two twelve-week terms followed in April and ...