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Elms College

Chicopee, MA

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Private

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Upper-level Higher Education/Graduate

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Admissions

Financials

Demographics

Lifestyle

Academics

Housing

Elms College, located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, is a distinguished institution known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence. Nestled in the heart of Pioneer Valley, it provides a serene and supportive environment for students to thrive.

1,335

Students

93%

Acceptance Rate

Undergrads

1,041

Classification

Upper-level Higher Education/Graduate

Type

Private, Religious

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Website

elms.edu

Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph, Elms College embraces a rich tradition of faith-based education while encouraging a diverse and inclusive community. The college offers a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs designed to prepare students for meaningful careers and lifelong learning. Its small class sizes and personalized attention from faculty foster an engaging and collaborative learning experience. Beyond academics, students are encouraged to develop their leadership skills and participate in various extracurricular activities that enrich their college journey.

Admissions

Do you have the credentials necessary to get into Elms College?

93% acceptance rate

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Admission Standards

Grades & Testing

Average SAT score

1243

Testing

Test Optional

Average High School GPA

3.34

Application Deadlines

Early Decision / Early Action?

The most important factors Elms College considers when admitting students are:

•Academic GPA
•Rigor of Secondary School Record
•Application Essay

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Financials

See what it costs to attend Elms College.

$ 61,126

Overall list price

$ 22,311

Average net price

$ 61,126

Merit Price™

Generous

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Social & Lifestyle

What's it like attending Elms College?

Suburb

Campus Setting

Democrat

State vote for president

Weather

Sunny days

Cloudy

Average winter temp

31°

Average summer temp

70°

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Academics

What to expect in the classroom at Elms College.

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

55%

4-year grad rate

65%

6-year grad rate

The most popular majors at Elms are:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Social Work
Psychology, General

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Demographics

Who attends Elms College?

States represented

Countries represented

State DEI laws

Student Body

Students

1,335

Women

65%

Men

35%

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Housing

What's it like living at Elms College?

$15,150

Room & Board

0.3

Housing units / student

Students on campus

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FAQs

What GPA is needed to get into Elms College?

The average GPA of the most recently accepted class was 3.34.

How much does Elms College cost?

For the most recent year, it cost $61,126 to attend Elms.

How many people attend Elms College?

1,335 people attend Elms. 1,041 are undergraduate students and 294 are graduate students.

Where is Elms College located?

Elms College is located in Chicopee, Massachusetts. It is in a Suburb environment.

Can I get into Elms College with a 3.5 GPA?

In the most recent class of admissions, 46% of students submitted a 3.5 GPA or higher.

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