Elms College is a small Catholic college in Chicopee, Massachusetts, just outside Springfield. It's best known for nursing and health sciences, with business, education and social work also on offer. Classes are small, and Boston and Hartford are within reach.
Chicopee, Massachusetts, United States
Official website: elms.edu
1928 by the Sisters of St. Joseph
New England Commission of Higher Education
Around 1,500 students
$20,000 – $38,000
International students, before scholarships
$14,000 – $17,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on elms.edu before you apply.
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Business Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
MS Nursing
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
Nursing is the college's biggest programme.
Small classes and close advising.
Springfield's hospitals nearby for placements.
Nursing graduates join Baystate Health and hospitals across New England.
Business graduates work in the Springfield and Hartford area.
Social work graduates move into community agencies.
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The campus is small and green, with residence halls and a chapel close together.
Chicopee sits next to Springfield, with low rent. Boston is 90 minutes east and Hartford 30 minutes south.
Form I-20 issued by Elms College
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Elms reviews applications on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by 1 June for fall.
Most programmes start in fall and spring; undergraduate nursing starts in the fall.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Elms College issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Nursing, business management and the MBA are popular. Entry is based on grades with IELTS 6.0-6.5.
Elms offers merit scholarships to international undergraduates. Check the financial aid page.
