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About College of Our Lady of the Elms

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College of Our Lady of the Elms is a private university in Chicopee, MA, known for its catholic liberal arts, small class sizes, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 91%, College of Our Lady of the Elms is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 146 students each year. College of Our Lady of the Elms is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1070–1300, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. College of Our Lady of the Elms offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $28,218 per year; the sticker price of $57,760 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

College of Our Lady of the Elms acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

91%
Overall Accept Rate
1185
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1070 – 1300 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to College of Our Lady of the Elms

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Essay Strategy
Elms College was founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph and its mission around service, social justice, and care for others is central to campus culture. If community service, faith, or ethical leadership has shaped you, weave that into your personal statement or any supplemental writing to show genuine alignment with the college's values.
Application Strategy
With roughly 800 to 1,000 undergraduates, Elms operates like a tight community where faculty know students by name. Mention specific programs, professors, or centers like the Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Service in your application to demonstrate that you have done real research beyond a surface-level search.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What College of Our Lady of the Elms actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$58k/yr$8.1k
30k-48k~$58k/yr$22.6k
48k-75k~$58k/yr$17.5k
75k-110k~$58k/yr$21.2k
110k+~$58k/yr$25.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

65%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$54k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
963
Undergrad Enrollment
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