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Elms College Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 43%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Elms College are mainly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 44% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of College of Our Lady of the Elms students
Race Percent of Students
White
56%
Black
7%
Hispanic
10%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
International
0%
Race Unknown
24%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

High

Gender Diversity Index: 39%

There are 180% more female students than male students enrolled at College of Our Lady of the Elms with a gender ratio of 74% women to 26% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Elms College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for College of Our Lady of the Elms students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
26%
Women
74%
Enrollment by gender for College of Our Lady of the Elms students
Gender Number of Students
Men
334
Women
934

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 20%

Elms College draws 79 percent of students from Massachusetts, 19 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Massachusetts, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for College of Our Lady of the Elms students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
79%
Out of State
19%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
2%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$59,687 per year

55% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,268
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 35.3%
Part-time undergraduates 23.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167394.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026