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College of Our Lady of the Elms

#30 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
  • 4 Year
  • Chicopee, MA
  • 270 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Value
      A-
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      C+
    6. Party Scene
      B-
    7. Professors
      C+
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      C
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      B-
    12. Safety
      B+
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    Our Lady of the Elms is a private, Catholic college located in Chicopee, Massachusetts in the Springfield, MA Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 973 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Our Lady of the Elms acceptance rate is 79%. Popular majors include Nursing, Social Work and Youth Services, and Business Support Services. Graduating 57% of students, Our Lady of the Elms alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $43,100.
    About College of Our Lady of the Elms...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    New England Collegiate Conference
    Address
    291 Springfield St
    Chicopee, MA 01013
    Website
    elms.edu

    College of Our Lady of the Elms Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    79%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    930-1130
    ACT Range
    17-25
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $21,573/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $23,362/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    71%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.17 responses
    79%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.19 responses
    68%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.19 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      146 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      50 Graduates
    • Business Support Services
      39 Graduates
    • Psychology
      21 Graduates
    • Education
      19 Graduates
    • Biology
      18 Graduates
    • Medical Office Assistant
      18 Graduates
    • Speech Language Pathology
      16 Graduates
    • Information Science
      14 Graduates
    • Accounting
      13 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    973Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    201
    Undergrads Over 25
    24%
    Pell Grant
    50%
    Varsity Athletes
    23%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 9 responses
    Report
    • Happy
      89%
    • Diverse
      11%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    63%
    Poll
    86%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.21 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.30 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 13 responses
    Report
    • Small
      92%
    • Home away from home
      8%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $46,200/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    57%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
    100%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.13 responses
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    College of Our Lady of the Elms Reviews

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    The teachers and staff are incredible. They are all very friendly and overall trying their to make sure everyone succeeds. There are also so many opportunities on campus. They have tutoring services, weekly activities, student government and so much more!
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    Small campus that never seizes to feel like a home. The staff know you as an individual and genuinely show they care about everyone. It’s everything I looked for in a college, and everything I didn’t even know I would need!
    College of Our Lady of the Elms is an excellent four year institution. Faculty and staff strive on being accommodating and are readily available to answer phone calls and emails. The campus alone is small and offers a wonderful opportunity for small class sizes and one-on-one help. The library is a wonderful place to study and help with academic research. Overall, College of Our Lady of the Elms is an excellent opportunity for students to get the help they need due to the lower volume of students.