College of Our Lady of the Elms
Chicopee, MA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,015
Graduate Enrollment: 319
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 67.92%
Male/Female: 23% / 77% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 11.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 61.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 43.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 32.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 24.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 51.1%
Black: 9.7%
Hispanic: 17.2%
Asian: 3.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.8%
Non-resident alien: 0.4%
Unknown race: 15.2%
Black: 9.7%
Hispanic: 17.2%
Asian: 3.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.8%
Non-resident alien: 0.4%
Unknown race: 15.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $49,563
In-State tuition: $39,449Out-of-State tuition: $39,449
Estimated books and supplies: $1,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,395 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,416 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,814 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,416 (2022)
Average Family Income: $72,496 (2017)
Median Family Income: $35,491 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 44.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 76.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,615 |
| $30k-48k | $19,404 |
| $48k-75k | $22,543 |
| $75k-110k | $22,116 |
| $110k+ | $32,904 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 60%6-year graduation rate: 68%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $20,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $23,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 67.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 74.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 74.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 42.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 45.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $48,241 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $62,491 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 23 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 24 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Sciences. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Religious Education. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 20 | $27,000 | $281 | $31,155 ($2,596) | $40,646 ($3,387) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 11 | $40,768 ($3,397) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 63 | $31,682 | $299 | $37,650 ($3,138) | $48,462 ($4,039) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 27 | $27,000 | $286 | $55,335 ($4,611) | |
| Master's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 8 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 45 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 132 | $27,000 | $222 | $75,945 ($6,329) | $84,149 ($7,012) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 4 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 20 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 16 | $26,000 | $276 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 10 | $64,227 ($5,352) | |||
| Master's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 15 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 19 | $87,660 ($7,305) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 3 | $45,150 ($3,763) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 15 | $25,000 | $236 | ||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 51 | $434 | $48,654 ($4,055) | $53,148 ($4,429) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 9 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Education, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $65,232Full time faculty: 26%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $13,660,906 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $17,900,630 (2022)