School Information

67.9
Total Enrollment 1,260
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 11 : 1

College of Our Lady of the Elms

http://www.elms.edu
291 Springfield St, Chicopee, Massachusetts 01013
(413) 594-2761

Our mission is to provide academic challenges in a nurturing environment to enable you to leave Elms College richer than you started — rooted in faith, educated in mind, compassionate in heart, responsive to civic and social obligations, and capable of adjusting to change without compromising principle.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At College of Our Lady of the Elms, 97.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 96.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $11,178), and 85% receive loans ($6,271 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,446. Off campus it is around $6,400.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending College of Our Lady of the Elms is $20,551 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 557 people applied to College of Our Lady of the Elms. Of the applicants, 85.0% were admitted (71.0% male & 90.0% female ) and 32.0% accepted (32.0% male and 32.0% female)

Of the 1,009 undergraduate students at College of Our Lady of the Elms, 23.0% are part-time. A majority (70.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 92.0% of the 251 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     72.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     85.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     64.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     77.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     96.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 413-592-3189
Admissions Office Email admissions@elms.edu
Admissions Office Address 291 Springfield Street Chicopee, MA 01013
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.elms.edu/-Admission-/Undergraduate_Admission/Transfer.xml
Admissions Website http://www.elms.edu/-Admission-.xml (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to College of Our Lady of the Elms, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
College of Our Lady of the Elms SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 510
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 410
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 500
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 430
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 520
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 16
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 23
ACT English (25th Percentile) 16
ACT English (75th Percentile) 22
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 16
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 23
 
College of Our Lady of the Elms Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 6
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 6
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 25
Accounting 10
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 12
International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2
Computer and information sciences and support services 5
Computer and Information Sciences, General 5
Education 8 4 32
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1
Education, General 8 32
Elementary Education and Teaching 1
Secondary Education and Teaching 2
Special Education and Teaching, General 0
English language and literature/letters 0
English Language and Literature, General 0
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 0
Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health professions and related clinical sciences 2 8 82
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other 2 8 9
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist 3
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 70
History 5
History, General 5
Legal professions and studies 3 5
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 3 2
Legal Studies, General 3
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 5
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 5
Mathematics and statistics 0
Mathematics, General 0
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0
Natural Sciences 0
Physical sciences 0
Chemistry, General 0
Psychology 8
Psychology, General 8
Public administration and social service professions 17
Social Work 17
Social sciences 0
Sociology 0
Theology and religious vocations 0 6
Religious Education 0 6
Visual and performing arts 0
Art/Art Studies, General 0
 
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