Overview



Assumption University
Worcester, MA, USA
Private
4 Year
Overview
Assumption College is a private institution in Worcester, Massachusetts, founded by the Augustinians of the Assumption. It offers a liberal arts curriculum grounded in Catholic tradition and is a member of both the International Federation of Catholic Universities and the Colleges of Worcester Consortium. Assumption College operates an international campus in Rome, Italy, and offers study abroad programs in places such as Australia, Spain, Japan, and Ireland.
Acceptance Rate:
82%
Average Net Price:
$28,466
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.5
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $49,414 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $49,414 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,146 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$22,637
$30k - $48k
$25,860
$48k - $75k
$25,566
$75k - $110k
$27,493
$110k+
$30,516
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
81%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
20%
Average Aid Per Year
$32,492
20%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,180
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$29,654
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
18%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3546
53%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,180
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$40,991
$30k - $48k
$41,000
$48k - $75k
$33,925
$75k - $110k
$31,141
$110k+
$28,777
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$36,945,960
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$12,274,306
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
94%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,039
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$25,967
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
93%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,340
Average Other Loans Per Year
$19,661
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
4035
Students Applied
62%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
39
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 15 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | March 15 | |
| Other | December 15 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
72%
Out-Of-State Students
29%
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
20%
3.50 - 3.74
22%
3.25 - 3.49
18%
3.00 - 3.24
17%
2.50 - 2.99
18%
2.00 - 2.49
5%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
12
Top 25%
36
Top 50%
80
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,059
Total Number of Undergrads
1,704
0
100
70%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
73%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
48%
20-39 Students
51%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
62
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HISTORY | |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
45%
US National: 44%55%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
72%
Out-Of-State Students
29%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
28
Countries Represented
21
Ethnicity
African American
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
10%
White
73%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
4%
Percent of First Generation Students
18%
Student Organizations
60
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
84%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
77%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Greyhounds
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northeast 10 Conference
Total Male Athletes
293
Total Female Athletes
251
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Club
9
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Assumption University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$61,300
Top 5 Cities
Boston
New York
Providence
Hartford
Springfield
Top 5 Employers
Assumption College
Fidelity Investments
UMass Memorial Medical Center
The Hanover Insurance Group
Dell EMC
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Sales
Education
Operations
Community & Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$25,967
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingYou might think that all you could learn at a Liberal Arts College is art appreciation and how to analyze someone. Assumption College does offer that and much more. At first, I did not want to go here, my mother encouraged me to, but then I got to the classes. They are well rounded, the professors are personable outside the classroom, very knowledgable, make themselves available and definetly in the top of their field. There are required classes every student has to take, but these are not that hard to fill in and they do not interfere with the classes you need to take to complete your major. Finally, I must mention that the reason why I am staying at AC is because of the fine academics. You cannot get the same education any where else.
Giovanna from Billerica, MA
Assumption is a well known respected institution. Classes are hard, but worth trying. A close knit environment woth people willing to help.
Julianna from Worcester, MA
I am very happy with Assumption College. It is a friendly environment where I am viewed as an individual. I am extremely impressed with my professors and am learning a great deal!
Anne from New Ipswich, NH
Assumption College is located in a nice area. The professors are excellent, and really work on spending time with you. The campus is small, so the student body really gets to know one another during 4 years.
I transfered into Assumption College at the start of my sophomore year. The welcoming enviornment has provided more opportunities than I could imagine. My professors have been helpful and inspiring in pushing me to succeed.
Kathryn from Worcester, MA
Too religious despite their downplayed advertisements. Great professors who want to help you. Besides the religion aspect the school is really nice.
Gabriella from Otisfield, ME
Assumption College provides students with the tools and skills for an independent and bright future. Classes are challenging but not intimidating because professors are always accessible to help. Assumption College is a small but comfortable community striving to make students reach their full potential.
Jonathan from Holden, MA
Assumption College is a small community filled with an exquisite faculty and hard-working students who are striving to prepare themselves for the future. The college is full of many activities that students enjoy taking part in which brings the college together. Assumption College is a terrific school because it is a place that every student could call their home.
Marisa from West Haven, CT
We are required to take classes in a variety of subjects so there are great opportunities to learn about things that you might not have considered before. My professors have done a great job with making sure that the students understand the material. Professors often have convenient office hours if you need extra help.
Alyssa
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Assumption University