Assumption College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4745 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1320 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1243 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #59 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #6 of 7 | In Worcester |
| #815 of 1,005 | For Early Childhood Education |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 1,688
- Graduates
- 358
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.assumption.edu
Assumption College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Assumption College has an acceptance rate of 87% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 83% | 90% |
| Applicants | 4,694 | 2,198 | 2,496 |
| Admissions | 4,062 | 1,815 | 2,247 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 479 | 209 | 270 |
79 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
234 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1471 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 228 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 120 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 70 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 56 (3%) |
| Asian | 50 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 48 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Assumption College is $29,072 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 | $18,025 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,319 |
| $48-75K | $25,004 |
| $75-110K | $28,551 |
| $110K+ | $32,130 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $48,552 | $14,706 |
| Tuition in-state | $48,552 | $14,706 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $48,552 | $14,706 |
| Fee in-district | $862 | $160 |
| Fee in-state | $862 | $160 |
| Fee out-of-state | $862 | $160 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,661 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,146 |
| Room charge | $9,586 |
| Meal charge | $5,560 |
Assumption College majors
Assumption College has granted 468 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs and 156 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Assumption College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 32 | 68 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 53 | |
| Psychology, General | 41 | |
| Rehabilitation Science | 41 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 40 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 34 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 31 | |
| Accounting | 27 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 22 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 19 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | |
| Graphic Design | 15 | |
| Organizational Communication, General | 15 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 13 | |
| History, General | 12 | |
| Mathematics, General | 12 | |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 11 | |
| Criminology | 11 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 11 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 10 | |
| Computer Science | 8 | |
| Finance, General | 8 | |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 7 | |
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |
| Economics, General | 6 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 5 | |
| Molecular Biology | 5 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 4 | |
| Neuroscience | 4 | |
| Sociology, General | 4 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 2 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 2 | |
| Informatics | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 2 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | |
| Actuarial Science | 1 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 468 | 156 |
Assumption College has a graduation rate of 75%, which is among the 14% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 75% | 70% | 78% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Assumption College has published 1,030 scientific papers with 14,478 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Computer Science, Medicine, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 10 | 10 |
| 1993 | 9 | 20 |
| 1994 | 9 | 27 |
| 1995 | 5 | 23 |
| 1996 | 4 | 63 |
| 1997 | 14 | 45 |
| 1998 | 15 | 54 |
| 1999 | 13 | 58 |
| 2000 | 7 | 90 |
| 2001 | 13 | 93 |
| 2002 | 15 | 105 |
| 2003 | 27 | 144 |
| 2004 | 21 | 127 |
| 2005 | 13 | 174 |
| 2006 | 14 | 171 |
| 2007 | 31 | 230 |
| 2008 | 23 | 282 |
| 2009 | 24 | 323 |
| 2010 | 32 | 334 |
| 2011 | 38 | 436 |
| 2012 | 48 | 586 |
| 2013 | 27 | 540 |
| 2014 | 54 | 648 |
| 2015 | 39 | 680 |
| 2016 | 42 | 695 |
| 2017 | 72 | 740 |
| 2018 | 55 | 787 |
| 2019 | 63 | 929 |
| 2020 | 62 | 1074 |
| 2021 | 51 | 1209 |
| 2022 | 33 | 1222 |
| 2023 | 50 | 1164 |
| 2024 | 29 | 1079 |
General info
| Alternative names | AC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1904 |
| Motto | Until Christ be Formed in You |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 382 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 500 Salisbury St Worcester, Massachusetts, 01609-1296 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 207,000 |
| Phone | 5087677000 |