College of Our Lady of the Elms, MA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
College of Our Lady of the Elms Rankings
Affordability50
Selectivity20
Retention46
Graduation30
Earnings58
Diversity68
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at College of Our Lady of the Elms
75%
Bachelor’s
11%
Associate’s
14%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing10%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education9%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs48%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Psychology8%
Public Administration and Social Service9%
Social Sciences1%
Admissions
Getting into College of Our Lady of the Elms
67%
Admission Rate
540
Median SAT Math
530
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)490–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)480–580
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending College of Our Lady of the Elms
$36K
In-State Tuition
$36K
Out-of-State Tuition
$47K
Average Total Cost
$23K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $20K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $18K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $21K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $28K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after College of Our Lady of the Elms
81%
Receive Federal Loans
$22K
Median Federal Debt
59%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 42% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 15% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $23K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $24K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $25K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $18K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $12K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 54% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 59% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 66% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 73% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at College of Our Lady of the Elms
79%
Retention Rate
28%
Transfer Rate
13%
Withdrawal Rate
61%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 54% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 61% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 66% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 18% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 73% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76% | 53% | 47% |
| Other race | 67% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after College of Our Lady of the Elms
92%
Employment Rate
$43K
Median Salary
$27K
25 Pctl Salary
$63K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $14K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $27K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $43K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $63K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $76K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $43K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $45K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $46K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at College of Our Lady of the Elms
1,127
Undergraduates
35%
Full-time Undergrads
26
Avg Entry Age
380
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 76% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 24% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 55% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14% | 14% | 18% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 5% | 2% |
| Other race | 18% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 25% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 22% | 24% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near College of Our Lady of the Elms, MA
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2 miles, W
Springfield Technical Community College
3 miles, SE
American International College
3 miles, SE