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College of Our Lady of the Elms

Elms College

Chicopee, Massachusetts 01013

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Health sciencesTight-knitSuburbanGreek life

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

College of Our Lady of the Elms is a private institution in Chicopee with particular strength in health sciences and psychology. With an average SAT of 1240, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 951 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,540 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,436.

Established
1928
Motto
Viam Veritatis Elegi
Type
Private college
Conference
Great Northeast Athletic Conference and are known as the Blazers
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

103 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Tour
88%Acceptance
1240SAT Avg
951Students
11:1Student:Faculty
65%Grad Rate
$51,540Earnings 10yr
$21,436Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

College of Our Lady of the Elms Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1240

Reading & WritingMid: 568
590670
MathMid: 555
560650

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

87.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1240

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$42,061
Room & Board$15,150
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$53,145
Average Net Price$21,436
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,824
$30–48K$18,265
$48–75K$18,376
$75–110K$26,565
$110K+$27,882

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,436

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (58)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
951
Gender Split
71% / 29%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%

Race & Ethnicity

White 46%
Black 13%
Hispanic 27%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate64.7%
Freshman Retention76.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,087
8 Years$53,542
10 Years$51,540

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,000
Men
$51,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Blazers

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

136Very High

Estimated from MA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
80 mi(139 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
123 mi(213 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
202 mi(350 min)

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