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College of Our Lady of the Elms

Chicopee, MA elms.edu 951 students

Located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, Elms College offers a small campus environment with a strong sense of community. As a Catholic college, Elms cultivates a values-based atmosphere with an emphasis on service and social responsibility. The college is known for its health sciences programs, providing students with opportunities for hands-on learning. Its location in the Pioneer Valley provides access to a mix of urban and rural experiences.

Programs
5
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$47,072
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$42,061
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. College of Our Lady of the Elms's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 42% of students receive Pell Grants; 71% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $21,982, roughly 48% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $18,824 $75,296
$30K – $48K $18,265 $73,060
$48K – $75K $18,376 $73,504
$75K – $110K $26,565 $106,260
$110K+ $27,882 $111,528
Sticker price (no aid) $42,061 $168,244
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at College of Our Lady of the Elms

5 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
76
$83,775/yr High 4.5x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →
50
$44,319/yr High 1.6x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
43
$35,215/yr High 1.1x
Social Work Compare across schools →
37
$40,161/yr Moderate 2.2x
Communication Disorders
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools →
21
$31,890/yr High 2.3x

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