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College of Our Lady of the Elms
College of Our Lady of the Elms admits nearly everyone — 85.3% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether College of Our Lady of the Elms is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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College of Our Lady of the Elms occupies suburban Chicopee, MA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $97,773 four years out. Faculty pay averages $92,316 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 949 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 76% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1150 and 1320 — below the MA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on College of Our Lady of the Elms's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
College of Our Lady of the Elms is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1150–1320 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically College of Our Lady of the Elms's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 590 | 620 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 620 | 650 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, College of Our Lady of the Elms received 1,442 applications and admitted 1,264 (87.7%), with 196 enrolling.
How College of Our Lady of the Elms compares
| College of Our Lady of the Elms | Massachusetts median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 85.3% | 70.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $43,325 | $46,700 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $51,540 | $62,832 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, College of Our Lady of the Elms's median earnings are $51,540 — below the Massachusetts benchmark of $62,832. Weigh that against the $43,325 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
College of Our Lady of the Elms lists tuition at $43,325 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. College of Our Lady of the Elms's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $43,325 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 949 undergraduates, College of Our Lady of the Elms is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
68.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 32% don't — ask a College of Our Lady of the Elms tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at College of Our Lady of the Elms
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $97,773 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $62,641 |
| Social Work | $60,938 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,168 |
| Psychology, General | $46,976 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $41,831 |
Median earnings for these 6 College of Our Lady of the Elms programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $51,540 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 27 additional College of Our Lady of the Elms programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for College of Our Lady of the Elms?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1150–1320 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 85.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is College of Our Lady of the Elms's acceptance rate?
87.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,264 admitted from 1,442 applicants.
How much does College of Our Lady of the Elms cost?
At College of Our Lady of the Elms, published tuition is $43,325 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is College of Our Lady of the Elms's ceiling, not a quote.
What do College of Our Lady of the Elms graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $51,540 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts — 89.7% admitted
- Salem State University — 95.9% admitted
- University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth — 90.6% admitted
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy — 94.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.