College of Our Lady of the Elms

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About College of Our Lady of the Elms

School Type: Private

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 1,038, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The college offers 35 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 65%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $40,095.

Chicopee, MA

$40,095

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

88%

Acceptance Rate

76%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

65%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

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 Percentile21-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1150-1320

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

2k

Students enrolled

52%

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

43%

Unknown

16%

Black

12%

Hispanic

22%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

53% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

53%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

17

Total Online Enrollment

699

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

70% On-campus

30% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold75% online

AssociateCheck Bold100% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold20% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold29% online

Master'sCheck Bold44% 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.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
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$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

53%

State Grant Aid

40%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

53%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,780
State Grant Aid$2,768
Institution Grant Aid$27,057
Pell Grant Aid$5,290

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

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
4Education.
5English Language And Literature/Letters.
6Health Professions And Related Programs.
7History.
8Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
9Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
10Mathematics And Statistics.
11Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
12Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
13Philosophy And Religious Studies.
14Psychology.
15Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
16Social Sciences.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this 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.