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College of Our Lady of the Elms

#1140 in US ranking Chicopee, MA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$53,037
Tuition & fees
$44,625
Avg. aid
$25,471
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
85%
Avg. SAT
1123

Outcomes

Graduation rate
68%
Median salary
$55,282
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at College of Our Lady of the Elms?

Elms College's reported six-year graduation rate is 68%, while its four-year rate is 60%. These measures track a defined cohort of first-time, full-time students seeking bachelor's degrees; they do not describe the graduation prospects of every transfer or part-time student.

The difference between the two rates indicates that some students in the measured cohort finished after four years but within six. Reported first-year retention is 76%, meaning roughly three-quarters of the relevant entering group returned for the following fall. Outcomes can differ by major and student circumstances, so applicants - particularly transfers and adult learners - should also examine the course plan for their own program.

What is the earning potential for graduates at College of Our Lady of the Elms?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures provide a limited look at earnings roughly one year after completion for former students in particular programs. They are not starting-salary offers or predictions for everyone who earns an Elms degree.

Among the reported one-year figures, the median for the registered-nursing field is $70,301. The corresponding figures are $41,410 for criminal justice, $35,262 for social work, and $34,711 for psychology. Each figure applies to the population captured by the federal measure, rather than all graduates, and results can reflect occupation, location, further education, and the number of people represented.

One year is also a short window for comparing fields. Some careers require graduate education or licensure, while others involve different early-career work patterns. Students can use these figures alongside program costs, required credentials, and longer-term career plans - not as a standalone measure of a degree's value.

College of Our Lady of the Elms Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
68%
4-year graduation
60%
6-year graduation
68%

College of Our Lady of the Elms Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
76%
Employed 1 year after graduation
95%

College of Our Lady of the Elms Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$55,282
4 years after graduation
$64,421
5 years after graduation
$60,611
7 years after graduation
$75,839
10 years after starting college
$64,534

Alumni Salary for College of Our Lady of the Elms Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$33,943

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

$30,497

Criminal Justice and Corrections

$41,410

Marketing

$34,565

Psychology, General

$34,711

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$70,301

Social Work

$35,262

College of Our Lady of the Elms Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

1239132

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

28230

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

81927

Education

17118

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

9615

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

31215

Psychology

628

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

538

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

112

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

022

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

35237

Education

15823

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

9918

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

11314

Theology and Religious Vocations

011

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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