College of Our Lady of the Elms

School Description

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Elms College is a coeducational, Catholic, liberal arts college founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Dedicated to educating reflective, principled, and creative learners, we provide the support of a close-knit community and personalized attention from professors committed to teaching – and to you. Through classroom, experiential, and service learning, you will be encouraged, mentored, and instilled with confidence to grow intellectually, personally, physically, and spiritually.

College of Our Lady of the Elms

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Elms College, also known as Our Lady of the Elms; is a co-educational private catholic College located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, about 2 miles north of downtown Springfield. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph, and dedicated to educating reflective, principled, and creative learners, Elms College provides the support of a close-knit community and personalized attention from professors committed to teaching – and to you. Through classroom, experiential, and service learning, you will be encouraged, mentored, and instilled with confidence to grow intellectually, personally, physically, and spiritually.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northeast
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Blazers

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
830
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 21,515
Students Receiving Aid:
100%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 71%
Men 29%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 70%
Other 23%
Hispanic 3%
African-American 3%
Asian 1%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 74%
Out-of-State 26%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Massachusetts 74%
Connecticut 14%
Vermont 2%
New Hampshire 1%
Maine 1%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 42%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Other)
Baseball (Other)
Track (Other)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 21,515    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 20,500    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 790    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,457 34%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,921 46%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 8,408 98%  
Student Loans:
$ 5,061 91%  
Any Aid:
  100%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 89% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 94%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 440, Math: 450
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 570, Math: 550
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 8%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 20, Math: 16
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 20

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 30.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Not Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at College of Our Lady of the Elms

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at College of Our Lady of the Elms

Career Education Majors

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