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Elms College
Elms College
CHICOPEE, MA . 4 Year 3.7
#533 in Best Colleges in America
291 SPRINGFIELD ST CHICOPEE, MA 01013

Overview

Elms College is located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, and was founded in 1928 by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Originally an all-female college, it became coeducational in 1998. The college offers over 50 associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in fields such as nursing, business, education, social work, and computer science. Elms College emphasizes small class sizes, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1 and an average class size of 12 to 18 students. The college prioritizes personalized mentoring and a practice-oriented learning experience. It is committed to cultivating graduates with a sense of social responsibility and leadership skills, with 91% of undergraduate graduates securing full-time employment or pursuing further education after graduation.

Rankings

  • 39

    #39 in Best Catholic Colleges in America

  • 3

    #3 9 in Best Catholic Colleges in America

  • 59

    #59 in Best Colleges for Public Policy in America

  • Best Catholic Colleges in America 39 of 160
  • Best Colleges for Public Policy in America 59 of 643
  • Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America 89 of 309

Academics

  • B Academics
  • AValue
  • B+Diversity
  • B+Campus
  • C+Athletics
  • B Party Scene
  • C+Professors
  • BLocation
  • BDorms
  • BCampus Food
  • B+Student Life
  • ASafety

Majors

  • Nursing
    93 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    63 Graduates
  • Biology
    21 Graduates
  • Speech Language Pathology
    20 Graduates
  • Computer and Information Systems Security
    18 Graduates
  • Business
    15 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    15 Graduates
  • Psychology
    14 Graduates
  • Communication Disorders
    11 Graduates
  • Accounting
    10 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 70%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $0
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    1050-1180
  • ACT Range
    21-24
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $26,680
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    68%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    885 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    175
  • Undergrads Over 25
    29%
  • Pell Grant
    52%
  • Varsity Athletes
    22%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Great Northeast Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)

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