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College of Our Lady of the Elms

Chicopee, MA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

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Admission rate
85%
Accessible
Average net price
$16,237
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings
$64,534
10 years after enrolling

Summary

College of Our Lady of the Elms is a private nonprofit college in Chicopee, MA with 949 undergraduates. It admits 85% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $16,237 per year ($13,436 for families earning under $30,000). 64% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $64,534 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
85%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
1,442
Fall 2023
Admitted
1,264
Fall 2023
Yield
16%
of admitted students enrolled

What College of Our Lady of the Elms looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$53,037
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$44,626

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$13,436
  • $30–48k$17,151
  • $48–75k$15,574
  • $75–110k$15,903
  • $110k+$19,969

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Outcomes

Graduation rate
64%
Freshman retention
76%
Median earnings
$64,534
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$23,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
949
Student–faculty ratio
11:1
Receive Pell grants
46%
  • White45%
  • Hispanic28%
  • Black13%
  • Asian2%

College of Our Lady of the Elms FAQ

What is College of Our Lady of the Elms's acceptance rate?+

College of Our Lady of the Elms admits 85% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is College of Our Lady of the Elms test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to College of Our Lady of the Elms?+

In Fall 2023, 1,442 students applied to College of Our Lady of the Elms and 1,264 were admitted; 196 enrolled.

Does College of Our Lady of the Elms consider legacy status?+

No. College of Our Lady of the Elms reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does College of Our Lady of the Elms require an essay?+

College of Our Lady of the Elms reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does College of Our Lady of the Elms cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $53,037 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,237.

What is College of Our Lady of the Elms's graduation rate?+

64% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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