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College of Our Lady of the Elms Women's Lacrosse

College of Our Lady of the Elms (COOLE) · Chicopee, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit university

Somewhat Recognized
NCAA IIIGreat Northeast Athletic Conference
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Acceptance rate85%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate68%finish within six years
Undergraduates1,268Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty11 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Women's Lacrosse coaches

Coaches at College of Our Lady of the Elms who recruit Women's Lacrosse, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where College of Our Lady of the Elms competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division III
Conference
Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
ecblazers.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1070–1300

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Popular majors

AccountingBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBiotechnologyBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralChemistry, GeneralCommunication Disorders Sciences and Services, OtherComputer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
11 : 1
Graduation rate
68% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$41,300
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$22,311
Campus

Where it is

College of Our Lady of the Elms in Chicopee.

Location
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
Time zone
Eastern
Website
elms.edu
Overview

About College of Our Lady of the Elms Women's Lacrosse

How the program competes and what the school is like.

College of Our Lady of the Elms (COOLE) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse as a member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference. The program has 2 coaches on staff, led by Patty Pehnke, the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach. College of Our Lady of the Elms is a small private school in Chicopee, Massachusetts with 1,268 undergraduates, a 85% acceptance rate and an average net price of $22,311 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by College of Our Lady of the Elms Women's Lacrosse

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail the head coach and any assistant who recruits your position. Coaches read emails addressed to them by name.
  2. Lead with your numbersDivision III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so coaches care about academics as much as performance. Lead with both.
  3. Show the academic fitAdmitted students typically score 1070 - 1300 on the SAT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  4. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up after a week, and again after your next game or meet with updated numbers.
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Questions

College of Our Lady of the Elms Women's Lacrosse FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

What division is College of Our Lady of the Elms Women's Lacrosse?

College of Our Lady of the Elms competes in NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse.

What conference is College of Our Lady of the Elms Women's Lacrosse in?

The Great Northeast Athletic Conference.

How many coaches does College of Our Lady of the Elms Women's Lacrosse have?

2 coaches, led by Patty Pehnke, the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach.

How much does College of Our Lady of the Elms cost?

In-state tuition is $41,300 and out-of-state tuition is $41,300 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,311.

What is the College of Our Lady of the Elms acceptance rate?

85% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the College of Our Lady of the Elms Women's Lacrosse coaches?

Create a free AthleticScholar account to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified September 2026