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College of Our Lady of the Elms

College of Our Lady of the Elms

Chicopee, MA · Suburb · 949 students
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$17,545
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
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66%
Graduation rate
52% typical
$51,540
Earnings 10 years on
$51,562 typical
85%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

College of Our Lady of the Elms, commonly known as Elms College, is a Catholic liberal arts institution best known for its premier programs in nursing, healthcare, education, and social work. Rooted in the social justice tradition of the Sisters of St. Joseph, the college fosters a tight-knit, service-oriented campus community where students benefit from personalized faculty mentorship and small class sizes. Elms stands out for its strong clinical partnerships with regional healthcare networks, which provide students with robust, hands-on training and exceptional job placement rates. Additionally, the college is uniquely distinguished by its flexible degree-completion pathways, making its values-based education highly accessible to transfer and non-traditional learners.

Wikipedia:The College of Our Lady of the Elms, often called Elms College, is a private Catholic college in Chicopee, Massachusetts, United States.

Location
Chicopee, MA, 01013 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
BDL · Hartford/Springfield
15 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$43,325
Housing & food (on campus)$15,605
Books & supplies$1,400
Cost of attendance$54,027
Average net price$17,545
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$43,325
Housing & food (on campus)$15,605
Books & supplies$1,400
Cost of attendance$54,027
Average net price$17,545
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$8,099
$30–48k
$22,645
$48–75k
$17,539
$75–110k
$21,243
$110k+
$25,491
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $28,934
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
66%
Within 4 yrs
60%
Back for yr 2
76%
Transferred
24%
Pell students: 64.2% · others: 70.5% 
8 yrs after starting
71% graduated · 23% transferred · 7% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$54,087
10 yrs after entry$51,540
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$12.5k–$28.3k
90th percentile$32,418
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
85%
Test policy
Test optional
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 88.8% · women 88.8% 
Yield: 10.9% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 27%Women 73%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
45%
First-gen
35%
Family income
$35,491
Independent
46%
Age at entry
26.0
Part-time
9%
Where first-years come from
In state (MA)
78.8%
Out of state
18.6%
International
0.8%

Most out-of-state first-years from: CT 17 · PA 2 · GA 1 · NY 1 · TX 1

Race & ethnicity
White
45%
Hispanic
28%
Black
13%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
5%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$54,087
After 10 yrs
$51,540
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing104
Social Work44
Psychology, General27
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services22
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management14
Biology, General13
Education, General10
Computer Science9
Criminal Justice and Corrections9
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness8
Health and Medical Administrative Services7
Accounting and Related Services7
Computer Software and Media Applications6
Business Administration, Management and Operations6
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods5
Marketing5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$24M
Full-time faculty
32%
Faculty salary
$7,693/mo
Teaching spend
$9,941
per student
Federal loans
71%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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