College of Our Lady of the Elms

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Chicopee, MA
3.5 4 reviews

#24 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,268

Location Chicopee, Massachusetts
Website elms.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#359

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The College of Our Lady of the Elms, commonly known as Elms College, is located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, approximately four miles from downtown Springfield. Founded in 1928 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, this Catholic liberal arts institution operates from a suburban campus featuring a blend of historic and modern buildings centered around a traditional quad. The college maintains its Catholic heritage while serving students of all faiths, offering undergraduate programs with particular strengths in nursing, education, and business management, along with select master's degree programs. Elms College provides traditional dormitory housing for undergraduate students across five residence halls, with most first-year students required to live on campus. The institution competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Blazers, participating in the New England Collegiate Conference.

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Ratings

Elms College is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for College of Our Lady of the Elms within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#359
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#261
Best Colleges in Massachusetts

#26
Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

#24
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#172
Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts

#18

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1150/1320
GPA 3.42

Acceptance Rate

85.3%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 10.9%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$43,325

Costs for College of Our Lady of the Elms
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$43,325
Books and Supplies		$1,400
Other Fees		$2,025
Room and Board		$15,605
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,461
Total One Year Cost		$64,816

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

58% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at College of Our Lady of the Elms are Health Professions, Business, and Human Services. 49% of students major in Health Professions, 12% in Business, and 9% in Human Services.