College of Our Lady of the Elms

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	417
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	68%
Students retention rate	86%
On-time graduation rate	68%

Located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, College of Our Lady of the Elms is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

College of Our Lady of the Elms is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, College of Our Lady of the Elms emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

College of Our Lady of the Elms boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

67.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,449

Cost of attendance at College of Our Lady of the Elms in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,449

Cost of attendance at College of Our Lady of the Elms in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at College of Our Lady of the Elms received on average $26,680 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$26,680

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	63	52%	$4,946	$311,623
Other Federal Grant	63	52%	$5,733	$361,203
State Grant/Scholarships	58	48%	$1,557	$90,325
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	120	99%	$22,917	$2,750,038
Total Grant & Scholarships	120	99%	$26,680	$3,201,566

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of College of Our Lady of the Elms students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 68.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 68.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.0%.

68.1%

African American 62.5% 10 students
white 69.8% 95 students
unknown 75.0% 9 students
hispanic 62.5% 10 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Basketball Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Northeast Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

College of Our Lady of the Elms provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

College of Our Lady of the Elms offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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