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
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
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
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

4,035

Applied

3,321

Accepted

1,705

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,086

Females Applied

1,814

Females Accepted

87%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,949

Males Applied

1,507

Males Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.49

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

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

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 15th	March 31st	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	February 15th	January 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 1st	No
Other early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th	No
Transfer	July 1st	Not reported	Yes

Financial Aid

34,757

Avg. Financial Aid Package

36,240

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

35,084

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,465

Avg. Loan Aid

21,960

Avg. Grant Aid

28,809

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

77.7%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

27%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,705

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

28%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.32%
Black or African American	5.49%
White or Caucasian	74.18%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.18%
Asian	2.68%
Two or more races	3.64%
Other	2.39%

Gender

Male (45.1%)

Female (54.9%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	74%

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

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

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		Division 2	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		No
Tennis	No	Division 2	No
Track And Field	No	Division 2	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball			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		No
Indoor Track		Division 2	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
Tennis	No	Division 2	No
Track And Field	No	Division 2	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 2	No

Faculty

211

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 125

Part-time - 86

Male - 111

Female - 100