- Acceptance rate: 85% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $22,311 a year (2022–23)
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College of Our Lady of the Elms reported an acceptance rate of 85% for fall 2024.
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College of Our Lady of the Elms GPA requirements
College of Our Lady of the Elms requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and College of Our Lady of the Elms hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
College of Our Lady of the Elms acceptance rate
College of Our Lady of the Elms admitted 1,082 of 1,269 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 85%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
College of Our Lady of the Elms is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Chicopee, Massachusetts, with 1,002 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What College of Our Lady of the Elms looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
College of Our Lady of the Elms didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
College of Our Lady of the Elms awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,311 a year at College of Our Lady of the Elms in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is the College of Our Lady of the Elms?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. College of Our Lady of the Elms admitted 85% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does the College of Our Lady of the Elms require the SAT or ACT?
Check College of Our Lady of the Elms' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. College of Our Lady of the Elms was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What is the College of Our Lady of the Elms' acceptance rate?
College of Our Lady of the Elms' acceptance rate was 85% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,082 of 1,269 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into the College of Our Lady of the Elms?
A lot: College of Our Lady of the Elms requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into the College of Our Lady of the Elms?
College of Our Lady of the Elms requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into the College of Our Lady of the Elms?
GPA alone can't tell you here. College of Our Lady of the Elms admitted 85% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does the College of Our Lady of the Elms accept AP credit?
Yes. College of Our Lady of the Elms awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at the College of Our Lady of the Elms if a parent went there?
No. College of Our Lady of the Elms doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does the College of Our Lady of the Elms cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,311 a year at College of Our Lady of the Elms in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the College of Our Lady of the Elms require an essay?
No, but it considers one. College of Our Lady of the Elms doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the College of Our Lady of the Elms' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: College of Our Lady of the ElmsU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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