Elms College
Chicopee, MA
Elms, founded in 1928, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college originally for women; it became coeducational in 1997.
Website: www.elms.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 79% of 868 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.29
- SAT Math
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- 517 average
- ACT Composite
- 21 average
19-23 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $52,444
- Tuition and Fees
- $35,788
- Room and Board
- $13,106
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 75%
- Average Freshman Award
- $29,207
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $37,206
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 66
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 30% of classes
10-19 students: 46% of classes
20-29 students: 20% of classes
30-39 students: 4% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes
50-99 students: 0% of classes
Campus Life
- Chicopee Population
- 55,717
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
-
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 33% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- Sororities
- Fraternities
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.2% Asian
8.9% Black/African-American
13.8% Hispanic/Latino
0.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
56.8% White
18.0% Unknown - International Students
- 0.5% from 21 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 84.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 52.0%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 2 | 4 |
Science | 2 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 2 | 4 |
Social Studies | 1 | 2 |
History | 2 | |
Academic Electives |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | September 1 |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
SAT Subject Tests Only | ||
SAT Essay Component Policy | Accepted with or without essay component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 291 Springfield Street
- City, State, Zip
- Chicopee, MA 01013-2839
- Phone
- (413) 592-3189
- Fax
- (413) 594-2781
- admissions@elms.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- Rolling
- Application Fee
- No fee required
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- Rolling
- Accept Offer of Admission
- By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
- Waiting List Used
- No
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Early Decision Deadline
- Early Decision Notification
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Action Deadline
- Early Action Notification
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 2 required for all freshmen
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 79% of 868 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 78% of 631 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 82% of 237 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 180 (26%) of 690 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 124 (25%) of 495 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 56 (29%) of 195 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Students Offered Wait List
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 3.29
- 3.75 and Above
- 27%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 16%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 16%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 15%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 17%
- 2.00 - 2.49
- 7%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- Not reported
- Score of 700 - 800
- 0%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 11%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 55%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 27%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 7%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
- SAT EBRW
- 517 average
- Score of 700 - 800
- 0%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 12%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 51%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 34%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 3%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 21 average
19-23 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 13%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 13%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 40%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 33%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $52,444
- Tuition and Fees
- $35,788
- Room and Board
- $13,106
- Books and Supplies
- $1,150
- Other Expenses
- $2,400
- Payment Plans
- Installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline March 1
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning December 15
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 002140 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 134 (95.4%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 129 (97.6%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 129 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 16 (9.3%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 75%
- Average Award
- $29,207
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 129 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $25,900
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 118 (93.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,615
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 11 (5.0%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 10 (4.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $18,517
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 927 (93.8%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 878 (94.7%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 876 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 64 (7.2%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 62%
- Average Award
- $22,241
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 118 (95.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $18,973
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 832 (95.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,669
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 40 (3.9%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 69 (7.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,843
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 91%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $37,206
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- Not reported
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- Academic scholarships, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- 539
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Children of Faculty/Staff, Religious Affiliation, Siblings of Current Students
- Number of Awards
- 52
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- $1,198
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Chemistry, General
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- History, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Legal Studies, General
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Mathematics, General
- Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Public administration and social services
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- None
- Special Programs
- Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- Not reported
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Not reported
- Foreign Language
- Not required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 66
- Part-Time Faculty
- 121
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 24%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 30% of classes
10-19 students: 46% of classes
20-29 students: 20% of classes
30-39 students: 4% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes
50-99 students: 0% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- Computer Ownership
- Not reported
- Computers Available on Campus
- 175
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Not Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Education, Master of Arts in Applied Theology, Master of Arts in Teaching
Master's Programs of Study
- Early Childhood Education
- Education--General
- Elementary Education
- English Education
- English as a Second Language
- Foreign Languages Education
- Reading Education
- Religion
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- Chicopee Population
- 55,717
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Campus Size
- 32 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 15 average low in January, 74.5 average high in September
- Rain
- 128 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 4 mile(s) from campus in Springfield
- Nearest Train Station
- 4 mile(s) from campus in Springfield
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Women only housing, coed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 33% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 68%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
- Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Not available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- School Colors
- Green and gold
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | |||
Basketball | x | x | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x | ||
Field Hockey | x | |||
Golf | x | |||
Lacrosse | x | |||
Soccer | x | x | ||
Softball | x | |||
Swimming And Diving | x | x | ||
Track And Field | x | x | ||
Volleyball | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Field Hockey | x | |
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Softball | x | |
Swimming And Diving | x | |
Track And Field | x | |
Volleyball | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | |
Basketball | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Field Hockey | ||
Golf | x | |
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | x | |
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | |
Track And Field | x | |
Volleyball | x |
- Women's Club Sports
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball, cross-country running, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, volleyball, weight lifting
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups
- Sororities
- Fraternities
- ROTC
- Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 1,174
- Women
- 867 (73.9%)
- Men
- 307 (26.1%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 973
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.2% Asian
8.9% Black/African-American
13.8% Hispanic/Latino
0.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
56.8% White
18.0% Unknown - International Students.
- 0.5% from 21 countries
- Average Age
- 26
- All Graduate Students
- 406
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 84.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 52.0%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 56.1%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 57.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Average Starting Salary
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
- Disciplines Pursued
- Business 1%
Law 1%
Arts and Sciences 1%
Education 2%
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