College of Our Lady of the Elms (Elms College)

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Elms College can be found in Chicopee, MA, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. There are around 1,600 students enrolled per year at Elms College.

A SAT or ACT exam may be required before applying to this college. Scores between 970 (25th percentile) to 1130 (75th percentile) for the SAT exam and between 18 (25th percentile) to 24 (75th percentile) on the ACT is common among applicants that get into Elms College. Based on sampled GPA data collected and applied, it is estimated that the Elms College average GPA range for accepted students is around 2.89 - 3.25. College of Our Lady of the Elms sends acceptance letters to approximately 80% of students applying. Of those that are accepted, about 27% of students attended the school. You can get more information from the admissions office website at .elms.edu.

Overall Elms College Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

75.1%

The overall acceptance rate for College of Our Lady of the Elms was reported as 75.1% in Fall 2020 with over 875 college applications submitted to College of Our Lady of the Elms. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • Elms College ACT Scores: 18 - 24
  • Elms College Average GPA: 2.89 - 3.25

How Hard Is It to Get into College of Our Lady of the Elms?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

The applicant selectivity of College of Our Lady of the Elms is about average, as determined by collecting standardized test scores e.g. ACT/SAT and high school average GPA ranges of students who were granted admissions from previous years.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for College of Our Lady of the Elms has been getting lower when compared to averages from previous years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 76.5%
  • 2017-2018: 79.5%
  • 2018-2019: 67.5%
  • 2019-2020: 75.1%
  • Projected Elms College Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 68.7%

How Does Elms College Compare?

75.1%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for College of Our Lady of the Elms is thirty-two percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
American International College64.6%
Springfield College68.1%
Western New England University85.2%
Bay Path College71.8%
Mount Holyoke College38.2%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Recommended
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Recommended
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Recommended
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants87524.9%75.1%
Admitted65723.6%76.4%
Enrolled18022.8%77.2%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Elms College (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading490 - 570
Math480 - 560
Total Score970 - 1130
ACT®Score Range
English16 - 24
Math16 - 22
Composite Score18 - 24
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School Details

Address

291 Springfield St
Chicopee, MA 01013

Phone

(413) 594-2761

Website

School Code

#002140

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