C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
37/100 · earnings-weighted

College of Our Lady of the Elms

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Chicopee, Massachusetts 01013
College of Our Lady of the Elms campus, Chicopee, MA
College of Our Lady of the Elms campus, Chicopee, MA. Photo: John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 65%
Outcomes
B+
75/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
B+
76/100
Prestige
D
30/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,332
Total Enrollment
65%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
88%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at College of Our Lady of the Elms, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$51,540
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$54,087
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
68.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
45.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 49% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 16th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MA wage index 1.29). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at College of Our Lady of the Elms

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$83,775$97,773+10%#159 of 966#551$20,907
Health and Medical Administrative Services$44,319$62,641+7%#99 of 275#186$27,000
Social Work$40,161$60,938+18%#32 of 420#197$28,250
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$56,168+1%#289 of 660#547—
Psychology—$46,976-7%#702 of 1027#975$26,493
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$31,890$41,831-29%#214 of 215#215$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$35,215————$26,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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  • Avg home value near campus: $324,289
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,557/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 01103 (9.1% cap, Springfield)

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🏆 Where College of Our Lady of the Elms Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#15
Nursing Education
of 22 schools
#26
Nursing Science
of 27 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $40,095 $40,095
Total Cost (On-Campus) $61,077 $61,077

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
53%
Receive Pell Grants
76%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 99 grads/yr Nursing Education 45 grads/yr Nursing Practice 31 grads/yr Social Work 30 grads/yr Nursing Science 26 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 24 grads/yr Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 22 grads/yr Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 20 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 19 grads/yr Computer Science 16 grads/yr Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 16 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14 grads/yr Biomedical Sciences, General 14 grads/yr Education, General 14 grads/yr Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other 13 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 8 grads/yr Psychology, General 8 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 7 grads/yr Accounting 7 grads/yr Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist 7 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Education administrators, postsecondary
$104k/yr 226,600 jobs
Nurse practitioners
$129k/yr 320,400 jobs
Medical and health services managers
$118k/yr 616,200 jobs
Social and community service managers
$78k/yr 219,800 jobs
Social work teachers, postsecondary
$76k/yr 17,100 jobs
Social workers, all other
$69k/yr 81,000 jobs

Student Demographics

1,332
Total Students
73%
Women
67%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 43%
Hispanic 22%
Black 12%
Asian 3%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 48%
Hybrid (Some Online) 33%
Fully Online 20%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 67%
25-64 (Adult) 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at College of Our Lady of the Elms?
College of Our Lady of the Elms has an acceptance rate of 88%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend College of Our Lady of the Elms?
Tuition at College of Our Lady of the Elms is $40,095 for in-state students and $40,095 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at College of Our Lady of the Elms?
The graduation rate at College of Our Lady of the Elms is 65%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is College of Our Lady of the Elms a good school?
College of Our Lady of the Elms has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend College of Our Lady of the Elms?
College of Our Lady of the Elms has a total enrollment of 1,332 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology