Assumption University

Worcester, MA

Assumption University

Worcester, MA

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Tuition & Fees

$51,214

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

45%

male

55%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

82%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,321
Declined 714
Total Received 4,035
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Private

1,704

undergraduate students

355

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1904, Assumption University (formerly Assumption College) is a Catholic liberal arts college. Its 180-acre campus is located in Worcester, approximately three miles from the center of the city.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,059
Established in 1904
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

Social Networks

185-acre campus in Worcester (population: 185,677), 50 miles from Boston. Served by air, bus, and train; major airport serves Boston. School operates transportation to consortium schools. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Assumption University
500 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA
01609-1296

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
84%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
89%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
12%
Top 1/4
39%
Top 1/2
73%
Bottom 1/2
27%
Bottom 1/4
6%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (final deadline) February 15
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 1 (early action I); December 15 (early action II)
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Moderately Selective

82%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,321
Declined 714
Total Received 4,035

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Completion of college-preparatory program

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

69%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$30,263

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $49,414
Housing $9,586
Food $5,560
Additional fees $1,800
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $67,360
Average Financial Aid - $30,263
Total with Avg. Aid $37,097

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,907,568
State $814,391
Institutional $28,600,083
Other external $298,943
Total $31,620,985

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $8,483,638
Other external $113,052
Total $8,596,690

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 508 767-7158
F: 508 756-7376
fa@assumption.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Ice hockey yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Rowing yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

basketball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

basketball, cheerleading, dance, equestrian sports, figure skating, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, football, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Northeast-10 Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Actuarial Science yes
Applied Behavior Analysis yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer Science yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminology yes
Economics, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Finance, General yes
Graphic Design yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Informatics yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other yes
Molecular Biology yes
Music, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Philosophy yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Rehabilitation Science yes
Social Sciences, General yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Human Services/rehabilitation Studies
  2. English
  3. Marketing

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other

2,059

total students

72%

in-state

28%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

83%

1,704
students

Female
55%
935

Male
45%
769

17%

355
students

Female
73%
259

Male
27%
96

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

1,665
students

Female
54%
905

Male
46%
760

2%

39
students

Female
77%
30

Male
23%
9

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Hispanic/Latino
72%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: July 1

Spring: December 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

60

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

60

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 14
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Saudi Arabia
Vietnam
The Dominican Republic
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Other
Special counselors/advisors

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