Description
Elms College is a Catholic college offering a unique exploratory academic program that is also rooted in the Catholic ideals of social justice and compassionate service.
Located in the Western Massachusetts town of Chicopee, Elms College offers undergraduate programs in a range of subject areas including Business Management, Coaching, Criminal Justice, English, Irish Studies, Nursing, Religion and Social Work.
Graduate studies include such fields as Education and Communication Sciences and Disorders.
One helpful feature of Elms academics is the exploratory aspect, which allows students to take a variety of courses before choosing a major.
Another unique quality of an Elms education is the spiritual and religious model on which both academics and student life is based.
In fulfillment of this Catholic commitment to service and social justice, students at Elms College participate in campus ministry, local community service and national and international service-oriented trips.
The Institute for Theology and Pastoral studies also gives students opportunities to explore their faith and how they can use it to serve others.
Admissions requirements differ for first year students and transfers. Admissions officers encourage first year freshman to take and submit AP test exams.
Tuition can be covered in full or part with financial aid, which is available to those who qualify.
Quick Facts
Location
Northeast
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Blazers
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$26,260
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,260
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
1,238
Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 1,004
- Freshman Class
- 151
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 1,238
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 81%
- Graduate
- 19%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 79%
- Men
- 21%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 4%
- Asian
- 1%
- Caucasian
- 54%
- Latino
- 8%
- Other
- 33%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%