College of Our Lady of the Elms

College of Our Lady of the Elms is a small private non-profit master's university (medium program) located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, with an undergraduate enrollment of 949. The institution offers master's-level programs across multiple professional and academic fields alongside its undergraduate curriculum, serving students seeking advanced credentials in applied disciplines. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Massachusetts postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 85% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 85% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $17,539 per year. Families earning under $30,000 average $8,099/year — substantially lower. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $82,440. The 4-year graduation rate is 66%, 21 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $51,540.