Assumption College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4908 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1373 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1295 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #64 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #6 of 7 | In Worcester |
| #808 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 1,713
- Graduates
- 324
- 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 83% 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 | 83% | 79% | 86% |
| Applicants | 5,900 | 2,615 | 3,283 |
| Admissions | 4,896 | 2,066 | 2,828 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 497 | 219 | 278 |
61 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
213 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 | 1437 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 257 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 120 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 70 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 60 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 48 (2%) |
| Asian | 42 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Assumption College is $29,748 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 | $19,885 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,632 |
| $48-75K | $25,471 |
| $75-110K | $25,961 |
| $110K+ | $33,463 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $50,494 | $15,300 |
| Tuition in-state | $50,494 | $15,300 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $50,494 | $15,300 |
| Fee in-district | $862 | $170 |
| Fee in-state | $862 | $170 |
| Fee out-of-state | $862 | $170 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,616 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,752 |
| Room charge | $9,970 |
| Meal charge | $5,782 |
Assumption College majors
Assumption College has granted 439 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs and 138 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 | 30 | 47 |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 51 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 45 | |
| Rehabilitation Science | 37 | |
| Psychology, General | 33 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 26 | |
| Accounting | 24 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 23 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 21 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | |
| Criminology | 19 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 15 | |
| History, General | 15 | |
| Finance, General | 14 | |
| Organizational Communication, General | 13 | |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 13 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 12 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 11 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 10 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | |
| Graphic Design | 9 | |
| Mathematics, General | 8 | |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 7 | |
| Computer Science | 7 | |
| Economics, General | 7 | |
| Sociology, General | 7 | |
| Actuarial Science | 5 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 5 | |
| Molecular Biology | 4 | |
| Informatics | 3 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | |
| Neuroscience | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Environmental Science | 1 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 439 | 138 |
Assumption College has a graduation rate of 75%, which is among the 15% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 75% | 68% | 81% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Assumption College has published 1,049 scientific papers with 15,194 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 24 | 282 |
| 2009 | 24 | 323 |
| 2010 | 32 | 335 |
| 2011 | 38 | 436 |
| 2012 | 49 | 585 |
| 2013 | 28 | 539 |
| 2014 | 54 | 649 |
| 2015 | 40 | 680 |
| 2016 | 43 | 702 |
| 2017 | 72 | 743 |
| 2018 | 55 | 789 |
| 2019 | 63 | 931 |
| 2020 | 63 | 1085 |
| 2021 | 51 | 1224 |
| 2022 | 33 | 1228 |
| 2023 | 50 | 1167 |
| 2024 | 30 | 1097 |
| 2025 | 16 | 827 |
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 | 388 |
| 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 |