More selective than 20% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
4% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose College of Our Lady of the Elms over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
College of Our Lady of the Elms admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 85% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 88% | 590–670 | 560–650 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is College of Our Lady of the Elms compared with other Massachusetts colleges?
College of Our Lady of the Elms has the 50th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Framingham State University | 84% | 48% | $16,114 |
| 47 | University of Massachusetts-Boston | 84% | 49% | $17,707 |
| 48 | Bay Path University | 85% | 44% | $14,271 |
| 49 | MCPHS University | 85% | 62% | $39,545 |
| 50 | College of Our Lady of the Elms | 85% | 68% | $17,545 |
| 51 | Fitchburg State University | 87% | 55% | $14,262 |
| 52 | Curry College | 88% | 51% | $29,207 |
| 53 | Bridgewater State University | 88% | 53% | $16,383 |
| 54 | Worcester State University | 88% | 61% | $13,381 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Massachusetts colleges →
Who enrolls at College of Our Lady of the Elms
College Scorecard; IPEDS
College of Our Lady of the Elms admissions questions
What is the College of Our Lady of the Elms acceptance rate?
College of Our Lady of the Elms accepts 85% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,264 of 1,442 applicants were admitted.
Does College of Our Lady of the Elms require the SAT or ACT?
College of Our Lady of the Elms considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 4% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at College of Our Lady of the Elms?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (196 of 1,264).
Is College of Our Lady of the Elms getting harder to get into?
College of Our Lady of the Elms accepted 85% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 88% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to College of Our Lady of the Elms overview