Anna Maria College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6187 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1735 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1648 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #73 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #6110 of 6,655 | For Law |
| #6149 of 6,622 | For Sociology |
| #6193 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
| #6294 of 6,689 | For Philosophy |
| #6526 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 995
- Graduates
- 337
- Male:Female Ratio
- 62:38
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- annamaria.edu
Anna Maria College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Anna Maria College has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Applicants | 3,965 | 2,587 | 1,373 |
| Admissions | 3,551 | 2,317 | 1,231 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 248 | 165 | 83 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
227 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
341 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
3 or 1%
submitted SAT
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 664 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 199 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 163 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 153 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 114 (9%) |
| Asian | 19 (1%) |
| Two or more races | 13 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Anna Maria College is $28,732 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $24,807 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,406 |
| $48-75K | $27,834 |
| $75-110K | $33,441 |
| $110K+ | $33,624 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,332 | $12,203 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,332 | $12,203 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,332 | $12,203 |
| Fee in-district | $2,732 | |
| Fee in-state | $2,732 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,732 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 610 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,640 |
Anna Maria College majors
Anna Maria College has granted 266 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs and 225 master's across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Anna Maria College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 44 | 64 |
| Public Administration | 91 | |
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 58 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 23 | 27 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 36 | |
| Social Work | 9 | 18 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 14 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 13 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 12 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 11 | |
| Psychology, General | 11 | |
| Human Services, General | 8 | |
| General Studies | 7 | |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 6 | |
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 5 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 2 | 2 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 3 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| Graphic Design | 3 | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 3 | |
| Music, General | 3 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 2 | |
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 2 | |
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 1 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 1 | |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | |
| History, General | 1 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Nursing Science | 1 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 266 | 225 |
Anna Maria College has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 24% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 32% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Anna Maria College has published 140 scientific papers with 608 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Sociology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Computer Science, History, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 5 |
| 1993 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 21 | 5 |
| 1997 | 3 | 5 |
| 1998 | 2 | 8 |
| 1999 | 16 | 5 |
| 2000 | 1 | 9 |
| 2001 | 1 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2 | 8 |
| 2003 | 1 | 12 |
| 2004 | 1 | 12 |
| 2005 | 0 | 20 |
| 2006 | 0 | 16 |
| 2007 | 0 | 16 |
| 2008 | 3 | 11 |
| 2009 | 2 | 10 |
| 2010 | 3 | 10 |
| 2011 | 0 | 22 |
| 2012 | 6 | 20 |
| 2013 | 4 | 23 |
| 2014 | 3 | 11 |
| 2015 | 3 | 26 |
| 2016 | 1 | 28 |
| 2017 | 4 | 30 |
| 2018 | 3 | 25 |
| 2019 | 5 | 26 |
| 2020 | 4 | 33 |
| 2021 | 4 | 42 |
| 2022 | 17 | 36 |
| 2023 | 7 | 43 |
| 2024 | 6 | 48 |
Notable alumni
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William B. Evans
- Occupations
- police officer
- Biography
-
William B. Evans is currently serving as the executive director of public safety and chief of police of Boston College. Previously, Evans was the commissioner of the Boston Police Department from January 2014 until August 2018. Evans served as interim commissioner from November 2013 until he was permanently appointed by newly elected mayor Marty Walsh. He announced his retirement from the Boston Police Department in July 2018. He currently serves as the chief of the Boston College police department. A graduate of Suffolk University, Evans holds a master's degree in cybersecurity from Boston College and another master's in criminal justice from Anna Maria College. He is also a graduate of the FBI’s National Academy, FBI's National Executive Institute, Department of Homeland Security Post Naval Executive Leaders Program and received several certificates from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in subjects ranging from homeland security to preparedness leadership. He is active in several professional organizations, including the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the Major Cities Chiefs Association, and is currently an adjunct professor at Boston College and Boston University.
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Lise Thibault
- Occupations
- journalistpolitician
- Biography
-
Lise Thibault DStJ is a Canadian politician who served as the 27th Lieutenant Governor of Quebec from 1997 to 2007. She later spent six months in jail for misuse of public funds, which she was ordered to repay the government. As of 2025, she is the only Canadian vice-regal representative to have been incarcerated.
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Shawn Dooley
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Shawn C. Dooley is an American politician from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives in the 9th Norfolk district, succeeding Dan Winslow. The 9th Norfolk District constitutes all or parts of the Towns of Medfield, Millis, Norfolk, Plainville, Walpole, and Wrentham. A member of the Republican Party, he was sworn in January 29, 2014. In 2022, he vacated the seat to run for the Massachusetts State Senate, he was defeated by incumbent Becca Rausch.
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Frederica Williams
- Years
- 1958-.. (age 67)
- Occupations
- business executive
- Biography
-
Frederica M. Williams, MBA, FCIS has served as the president and chief executive officer of Whittier Street Health Center in Boston, Massachusetts since 2002.
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Edward F. Davis
- Biography
-
Edward F. Davis III is the former police commissioner of the Boston Police Department, having served from 2006 to 2013, including during the Boston Marathon bombing. Following his resignation from the police, Davis has been the security analyst for WBZ-TV in Boston. He is the founder and CEO of Edward Davis, LLC Security and Management Consulting.
General info
| Alternative names | AMC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
| Motto | Lux et Veritas Light and Truth |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session (May - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 185 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 50 Sunset Lane Paxton, Massachusetts, 01612-1198 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,000 |
| Phone | 5088493300 |