College of Our Lady of the Elms

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About College of Our Lady of the Elms

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

College of Our Lady of the Elms is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Chicopee, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,060, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 68%. The college offers 34 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 68%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $37,605.

Chicopee, MA

$37,605

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

68%

Acceptance Rate Insight

68% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

86%

Retention Rate Insight

86% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

68%

Graduation Rate Insight

68% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1050-1195

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

2k

Students enrolled

45%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

48%

Unknown

20%

Black

10%

Hispanic

15%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

52% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

52%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

16

Total Online Enrollment

616

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

71% On-campus

29% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold75% online

AssociateCheck Bold100% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold15% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold29% online

Master'sCheck Bold56% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

52%

State Grant Aid

48%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

52%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,733
State Grant Aid$1,557
Institution Grant Aid$22,917
Pell Grant Aid$4,988

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debtafter graduation

$46k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

14.6%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Softball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
2BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
3COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
4EDUCATION.
5ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
6FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
7HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES.
8HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
9HISTORY
10HISTORY.
11HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
12LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
13LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
14MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
15MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
16PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
17PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.
18PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
19PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
20PSYCHOLOGY.
21PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
22SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
23SOCIAL SCIENCES.
24THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
25VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.