Overview

Assumption University is a Comprehensive institution located in Worcester, MA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 500 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA  01609-1296
United States

Contact Phone: 508-767-7000

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Latin American Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Molecular Biology
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Organizational Communication, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Science
Informatics
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Rehabilitation Science
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic Design
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,694

Applied

4,062

Accepted

1,686

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,496

Females Applied

2,247

Females Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,198

Males Applied

1,815

Males Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	March 15th	Not reported	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	February 15th	January 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 15th	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	November 15th	Not reported	No
Transfer	July 1st	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

48,552

Private

Fees

862

Full-time student fees

14,562

Room & board

9,586

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

36,848

Avg. Financial Aid Package

39,387

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

43,607

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,518

Avg. Loan Aid

24,346

Avg. Grant Aid

32,275

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

81.4%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

30%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,686

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

29%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.37%
Black or African American	5.66%
White or Caucasian	72.62%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.12%
Asian	2.71%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	3.31%
Other	1.56%

Gender

Male (45.31%)

Female (54.69%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Not Reported
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	77%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Family Weekend, Spring Concert and Midnight Breakfast

Student Services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Student Organizations

Most popular organizations:
Volunteer center, Campus Activities Board, Student Government, Campus Ministry and intramural sports

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
front gate security, well-lit pathways

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 2	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 2	No
Golf	No	Division 2	No
Ice Hockey	No	Division 2	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 2	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 2	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 2	No
Track And Field	No	Division 2	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No	Division 2	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 2	No
Ice Hockey	No	Division 2	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 2	No
Rowing	No	Division 2	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2	No
Softball		Division 2	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 2	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 2	No
Track And Field	No	Division 2	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	Division 2	No

Faculty

213

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 127

Part-time - 86

Male - 109

Female - 104