College of Our Lady of the Elms

https://www.elms.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,605

2.76% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$22,889

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.14%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

67.9%

1,565 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,379

71.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

68.1%

124 Graduates

About

College of Our Lady of the Elms is a higher education institution located in Hampden County, MA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at College of Our Lady of the Elms were Registered Nursing (93 degrees awarded), Social Work (63 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (21 degrees).

In 2021, 482 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of Our Lady of the Elms. 72.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (230 degrees), 4.79 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (48 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at College of Our Lady of the Elms is $37,605, which is $14,421 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at College of Our Lady of the Elms is $37,605, which is $14,421 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,889.

In 2021, 93% of undergraduate students attending College of Our Lady of the Elms received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,605

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at College of Our Lady of the Elms was $37,605. The cost of tuition at College of Our Lady of the Elms is $14,421 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of College of Our Lady of the Elms (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,889

2021 Value

9.67%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 College of Our Lady of the Elms had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,889. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of College of Our Lady of the Elms grew by 9.67%.

This chart compares the average net price of College of Our Lady of the Elms (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,912

Room and Board

$1,150

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at College of Our Lady of the Elms was of $11,912 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.75% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,150. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at College of Our Lady of the Elms received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 6.9% with respect to 2020, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at College of Our Lady of the Elms (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.14%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at College of Our Lady of the Elms was 1.14%, which represents 6 out of the 526 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

College of Our Lady of the Elms received 1,565 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 5.81% annual growth. Out of those 1,565 applicants, 1,063 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,379 students enrolled at College of Our Lady of the Elms in 2021. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

College of Our Lady of the Elms has an overall enrollment yield of 17.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,063

Accepted Out of 1,565

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of College of Our Lady of the Elms was 67.9% (1,063 admissions from 1,565 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 69.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 5.81%, while admissions grew by 3%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of College of Our Lady of the Elms (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

9% of enrolled first-time students at College of Our Lady of the Elms in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

College of Our Lady of the Elms had a total enrollment of 1,379 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at College of Our Lady of the Elms is 985 students and the part-time enrollment is 394. This means that 71.4% of students enrolled at College of Our Lady of the Elms are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at College of Our Lady of the Elms, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.2% White, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Black or African American, 3.05% Asian, 2.9% Two or More Races, 0.29% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0725% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at College of Our Lady of the Elms in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (13.3%) and White Male (12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (27%), followed by Black or African American Female (19%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College of Our Lady of the Elms in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,379 students. The full-time enrollment at College of Our Lady of the Elms is 985 and the part-time enrollment is 394. This means that 71.4% of students enrolled at College of Our Lady of the Elms are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at College of Our Lady of the Elms (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at College of Our Lady of the Elms was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), College of Our Lady of the Elms had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at College of Our Lady of the Elms (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
664 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
205 enrolled students
Black or African American
142 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at College of Our Lady of the Elms is 48.2% White, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Black or African American, 3.05% Asian, 2.9% Two or More Races, 0.29% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0725% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 275 students (19.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 218 more women than men received degrees from College of Our Lady of the Elms. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at College of Our Lady of the Elms is white (230 degrees awarded). There were 4.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (48 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at College of Our Lady of the Elms is Registered Nursing (93 degrees awarded), followed by Social Work (63 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (21 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at College of Our Lady of the Elms, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (63 degrees awarded), Biology (47 degrees), and Health (182 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Our Lady of the Elms are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,719,499 people), Registered nurses (1,459,911 people), Physicians (505,284 people), Secondary school teachers (464,280 people), and Education administrators (296,586 people).

The most specialized majors at College of Our Lady of the Elms in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (63 degrees awarded), Biology (47 degrees), Health (182 degrees), EDUCATION. (47 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Our Lady of the Elms are Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at College of Our Lady of the Elms are Public Administration and Social Service (63 degrees awarded), Biology (47 degrees), Health (182 degrees), EDUCATION. (47 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Our Lady of the Elms are Elementary & secondary schools (3,055,939 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,053,541 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (597,627 people), Offices of physicians (406,656 people), and Outpatient care centers (401,397 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by College of Our Lady of the Elms.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
93 degrees awarded
Social Work
63 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
21 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at College of Our Lady of the Elms was Registered Nursing with 93 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at College of Our Lady of the Elms according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

132

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

350

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 132 degrees were awarded to men at College of Our Lady of the Elms, which is 0.377 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (350).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at College of Our Lady of the Elms by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 14 degrees were awarded to men at College of Our Lady of the Elms in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 3.5 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 86 degrees were awarded to men at College of Our Lady of the Elms in Registered Nursing, which is 12.3 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

65%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 65% of students graduating from College of Our Lady of the Elms completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (87.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at College of Our Lady of the Elms is Female and Black or African American (87.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
230 degrees awarded
Black or African American
48 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College of Our Lady of the Elms is white (230 degrees awarded). There were 4.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (48 degrees).

25.1% of degree recipients (121 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
173 degrees awarded
White Male
57 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of Our Lady of the Elms is white female (173 degrees awarded). There were 3.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (57 degrees).

Operations

College of Our Lady of the Elms has an endowment valued at nearly $17.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.06M (22.7%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, College of Our Lady of the Elms had a total salary expenditure of 27.6M. College of Our Lady of the Elms employs 23 Assistant professors, 19 Associate professors and 7 Professors. Most academics at College of Our Lady of the Elms are Female Assistant professor (19), Female Associate professor (11), and Male Associate professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Our Lady of the Elms are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 29 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 22 employees, and Management with 21 employees.

Endowment

$17.9M

2021 Endowment

31%

growth from 2020

College of Our Lady of the Elms has an endowment valued at about $17.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of College of Our Lady of the Elms grew 31% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $32.5M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at College of Our Lady of the Elms (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$13.4M

2021 Salaries

1.63%

decline from 2020

In 2021, College of Our Lady of the Elms paid a median of $13.4M in salaries, which represents 48.7% of their overall expenditure ($27.6M) and a 1.63% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.57M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, College of Our Lady of the Elms paid a total of $3.57M to 52 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

23 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at College of Our Lady of the Elms were Assistant professor with 23 employees, Associate professor with 19 employees, and Professor with 7 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Our Lady of the Elms were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 29 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees, and Management with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at College of Our Lady of the Elms was Female Assistant professor with 19 employees, Female Associate professor with 11 employees, and Male Associate professor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at College of Our Lady of the Elms.