Assumption College

Assumption College is Committed to Robust Catholic Higher Education

Assumption College is a Catholic college that was established in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption. It is a coeducational institution with a reputation for excellence in the classic liberal arts and sciences, along with strong academic programs in business and professional studies. The 2,030 undergraduate students choose from among 40 majors and 45, and graduate to go on to become highly regarded professionals within their communities.

The students hail from 25 states and 23 foreign countries. Assumption students enjoy an intimate, personal environment where they receive individual attention and are part of a supportive community.

Assumption Receives National Recognition as an Academic Institution of Excellence

Assumption's diverse curriculum is infused with the rich Catholic intellectual tradition. The school's Catholic identity allows it to stand out among the nation's premier academic institutions, and it is nationally recognized as an excellent choice for higher education.

The "Princeton Review" lists Assumption College as "one of the best colleges and universities in the Northeast." The "U.S. News and World Report: Best Colleges" ranked Assumption among the best masters-level college in the North. Assumption students and alumni are enthusiastic about their experience at the New England college, and in the most recent National Survey of Student Engagement report, they gave their experience higher marks than students surveyed at other private, four-year colleges.

Worcester, Massachusetts, Provides Abundant Internships and Diversions

Located on 185 acres, the Assumption campus is in a beautiful, residential neighborhood minutes from downtown Worcester, Massachusetts, the second-largest city in New England It is just an hour's drive from both Boston and Providence, and there are numerous daily trains to Boston.



Assumption?s location offers a broad choice of internship opportunities. Almost 70% of recent graduate had at least one internship in medicine, law, school systems, media outlets, and businesses of all types and sizes, just to name a few.

Worcester is home to 12 colleges and universities, as well as an array of restaurants, cultural, retail and entertainment options, and professional sports teams, providing excellent options for off-campus activities.

Students Learn to Question and Find Answers With Experienced Faculty Members

Inside the classroom, students receive a top-notch education that is a combination of faculty expertise, hands-on learning, and a small student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Professors know the students and help them succeed and achieve their academic and professional goals. The faculty members, 91 percent of whom hold terminal degrees, engage students inside the classroom, and outside of class serve as academic advisors.

Professors are active scholars who love teaching, and who challenge students to explore new avenues of knowledge to make their own discoveries. The first-year program, called The Tagaste Project, pairs 20 students with two faculty members in the fall and spring semesters to help build both a social and academic network to help students transition to college.

Academic Options Encourage Assumption Students to Excel

`Assumption's cocurricular opportunities and study abroad programs give students the chance to expand their horizons and branch out beyond the classroom. The honors program allows students to feed their intellectual curiosity and hone their analytical skills.

Assumption has opened a campus in the heart of Rome. Assumption faculty teach onsite and utilize the city as living classroom. Other study abroad options include highly regarded programs at sites like: Tokyo, Sydney, Melbourne, Madrid, Barcelona, Florence, London, Paris, Dublin, Costa Rica, Washington D.C., and the Semester at Sea program.

We also have partnered with other nationally recognized university to offer our students more options. We have an engineering agreement with University of Notre Dame; law school partnerships with Duquesne, Vermont and Western New England; and environmental programs with Duke University.

Clubs and Organizations Make Student Life Robust and Active

When students are not studying, they can become involved in more than 60 clubs and organizations, ensuring a well-rounded, engaged college experience. Among the most popular student organizations are the AC Chorale, Student Government Association, Le Provocateur (student-run newspaper), Drama Club, Campus Ministry, and club sports like the equestrian team, and intramural teams. An active campus life within a supportive community is one of the hallmarks of an Assumption education, and contributes to a diverse, dynamic experience.

• Area and ethnic studies
• Latin American Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Italian Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Molecular Biology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Neurobiology and Behavior
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business/marketing
• Business Administration and Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Accounting
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• International Business/Trade/Commerce
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Marketing/Marketing Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Communication/Journalism
• Organizational Communication
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Computer and information sciences
• Computer and Information Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Education
• Elementary Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Middle School Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Secondary Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Art Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Mathematics Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Science Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biology Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Chemistry Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• French Language Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• History Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Spanish Language Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Latin Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• English
• English
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Foreign languages and literature
• Foreign Languages and Literatures
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• French
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Spanish
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Classics and Classical Languages
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Health professions and related sciences
• Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Related
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• History
• History
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Interdisciplinary studies
• International/Global Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Natural resources/environmental science
• Environmental Science
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Philosophy and religious studies
• Philosophy
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physical sciences
• Chemistry
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Psychology
• Psychology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Social sciences
• Economics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Political Science and Government
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Sociology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Theology and religious vocations
• Theology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Visual and performing arts
• Visual and Performing Arts
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Graphic Design
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Music
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied4,440
• Accepted3,345
• Acceptance Rate75%
• Enrolled2,056
• Female Applicants2,312
• Females Accepted1,870
• Female Acceptance Rate80%
• Male Applicants2,128
• Males Accepted1,475
• Male Acceptance Rate69%
• Applying
• Application Fee$50
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  Letter(s) of recommendation
  
• Required for Some
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.29
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen February 15th --
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer July 1st --
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 551 510 590
• SAT Math 559 510 600
• SAT Writing
• ACT Composite 25 22 27
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$33,390
• Out-of-state tuition *$33,390
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$415.00
• Room and board *$10,590.00
• Room only *$6,660.00
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredNot Reported
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students2,056
• Male Student Percentage40%
• Female Student Percentage60%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino5.69%
• Black or African American3.84%
• White or Caucasian74.27%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.1%
• Asian1.99%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderNot Reported
• Two or more races1.51%
• Unknown10.99%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout.69% representing 28 other countries
• Out-of-state Students37% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements Not Reported
• Housing options Coed housing , Female-only housing, Special housing for disabled
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 92%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station No
• Student-run television station Yes
• Marching band No
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center No
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities No
• Greek sororities No
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations Volunteer center, Campus Activities Board, Student government, Campus Ministry, Intramural sports
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Yes
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other front gate security, well-lit pathways

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Badmington Yes No No
• Baseball No Division 2 No
• Basketball Yes Division 2 Yes
• Cheerleading Yes No No
• Crew No No No
• Cross-country running No Division 2 No
• Equestrian sports Yes No No
• Field hockey No No No
• Football Yes Division 2 No
• Golf Yes Division 2 No
• Ice hockey Yes Division 2 No
• Lacrosse No Division 2 No
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 2 No
• Softball Yes No No
• Swimming No No No
• Tennis Yes Division 2 No
• Tennis Yes No No
• Track No Division 2 No
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
• Volleyball Yes No No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Badmington Yes No No
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division 2 Yes
• Cheerleading Yes No No
• Crew No Division 2 No
• Cross-country running No Division 2 No
• Equestrian sports Yes No No
• Field hockey No Division 2 No
• Football No No No
• Golf Yes No No
• Ice hockey Yes No No
• Lacrosse No Division 2 No
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 2 No
• Softball Yes Division 2 No
• Swimming No Division 2 No
• Tennis Yes Division 2 No
• Tennis Yes No No
• Track No Division 2 No
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
• Volleyball Yes Division 2 No

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty228
• Full-time Percentage64%
• Part-time Percentage36%
• Female Percentage47%
• Male Percentage53%
• Student:Faculty Ratio12:1 or 2,032 students to 173 faculty