Assumption College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4652 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1298 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1221 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #57 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #6 of 7 | In Worcester |
| #772 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 1,704
- Graduates
- 355
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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 82% 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 | 82% | 77% | 87% |
| Applicants | 4,035 | 1,949 | 2,086 |
| Admissions | 3,321 | 1,507 | 1,814 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 369 | 196 | 173 |
65 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
185 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1518 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 204 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 116 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 74 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 66 (3%) |
| Asian | 51 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 27 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Assumption College is $28,911 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 | $19,271 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,262 |
| $48-75K | $26,337 |
| $75-110K | $29,121 |
| $110K+ | $31,485 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $46,680 | $14,130 |
| Tuition in-state | $46,680 | $14,130 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $46,680 | $14,130 |
| Fee in-district | $828 | $150 |
| Fee in-state | $828 | $150 |
| Fee out-of-state | $828 | $150 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,673 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,562 |
| Room charge | $9,216 |
| Meal charge | $5,346 |
Assumption College majors
Assumption College has granted 465 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs and 166 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Assumption College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 38 | 81 |
| Accounting | 43 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 43 | ||
| Rehabilitation Science | 40 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 35 | ||
| Psychology, General | 35 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 26 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 24 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 24 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 22 | ||
| Economics, General | 20 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 19 | ||
| History, General | 18 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 14 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 13 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 12 | ||
| Criminology | 11 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 11 | ||
| Graphic Design | 10 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 8 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 8 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 7 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | ||
| Sociology, General | 7 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Computer Science | 4 | ||
| Informatics | 4 | ||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 4 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Environmental Science | 3 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | ||
| Neuroscience | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | 1 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | ||
| Italian Studies | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2 | 465 | 166 |
Assumption College has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 20% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 69% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Assumption College has published 921 scientific papers with 11,071 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Biology, Psychology, Computer Science, Medicine, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 4 |
| 1992 | 8 | 6 |
| 1993 | 9 | 15 |
| 1994 | 9 | 16 |
| 1995 | 4 | 15 |
| 1996 | 3 | 21 |
| 1997 | 13 | 30 |
| 1998 | 13 | 46 |
| 1999 | 11 | 46 |
| 2000 | 6 | 75 |
| 2001 | 13 | 79 |
| 2002 | 14 | 84 |
| 2003 | 24 | 116 |
| 2004 | 19 | 106 |
| 2005 | 10 | 134 |
| 2006 | 11 | 148 |
| 2007 | 27 | 182 |
| 2008 | 27 | 225 |
| 2009 | 23 | 265 |
| 2010 | 23 | 281 |
| 2011 | 36 | 386 |
| 2012 | 46 | 485 |
| 2013 | 24 | 458 |
| 2014 | 54 | 558 |
| 2015 | 35 | 544 |
| 2016 | 43 | 628 |
| 2017 | 73 | 612 |
| 2018 | 55 | 684 |
| 2019 | 59 | 782 |
| 2020 | 54 | 874 |
| 2021 | 42 | 1041 |
| 2022 | 27 | 1000 |
| 2023 | 42 | 850 |
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 | 370 |
| 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 |