# College of Our Lady of the Elms

Chicopee, MA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/college-of-our-lady-of-the-elms

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 85% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,442 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,264 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $53,037 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $16,237 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $13,436 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $17,151 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $15,574 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $15,903 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $19,969 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 949 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 64% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $64,534 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,000 (FY2024) |

## What College of Our Lady of the Elms considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 167394. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology