College of Our Lady of the Elms

What is the cost of studying for a year at College of Our Lady of the Elms?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at Elms College was $41,300, with required fees of $2,025. The same tuition and fee figures were reported for in-state and out-of-state students, putting the combined published charge at $44,625 before housing, food, books, transportation, and personal expenses.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition: $41,300
• Required undergraduate fees: $2,025
• Reported annual room and board charge: $15,917
• Reported books and supplies estimate: $1,500
• Reported part-time undergraduate charge: $836 per credit

Using those reported charges as an illustration, tuition, fees, room and board, and books total $60,742; transportation and personal expenses would add to that amount. An individual bill or aid budget may differ according to housing choice, meal plan, course load, and program-specific charges. A commuter should not assume the residential estimate represents their costs.

Published charges are not the same as net price after grants and scholarships. Reported average net prices vary by family-income group, and the pattern is not uniform: the figure for families with income from $48,001 to $75,000 was $17,539, while the figure for families with income of $48,000 or less was $22,645. Averages describe different groups of students and do not predict a particular family's award.

Eligible students may receive federal or state grants, institutional scholarships, and other aid after completing the relevant financial-aid applications. Reported aid figures show that all students in the measured group received some form of financial aid, while 71% had student loans. Because loans must generally be repaid, applicants should compare their own grant-and-scholarship offer separately from borrowing when calculating an affordable annual cost.

What are the work-study opportunities at College of Our Lady of the Elms?

Elms College students can pursue part-time employment while enrolled, but a campus job and Federal Work-Study are not the same thing. Federal Work-Study is need-based aid for eligible students; it generally provides wages for work performed rather than an automatic reduction of the tuition bill.

Students interested in Work-Study should complete the applicable financial-aid application and read their award notice for eligibility. They should then check how the college posts openings and whether a position requires a separate application or interview. Students without a Work-Study award may still be eligible for other part-time jobs, subject to employer requirements and available openings.

For career development beyond paid campus work, reported services include individual and group career counseling, résumé preparation, interview workshops, job listings and fairs, employer recruitment, and opportunities to connect with alumni. Internships are not required of every student. A job, internship, career-center appointment, and job offer are distinct opportunities; access to one does not guarantee another.