Assumption College

Assumption College is Committed to Catholic Education in a Small but Diverse Community Setting

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 a classic liberal arts curriculum, along with strong academic programs in business and professional studies. The student body is comprised of 2,150 undergraduate students, and the school offers nearly 40 majors and over forty minors, allowing students the same selection of courses of study that they would find at a larger university.

The school's diversity also approaches that of a large university setting, with students who hail from 30 states and 12 foreign countries. The small college setting allows students to enjoy Assumption's diversity in an intimate, personal environment where they will receive individual attention and be part of a supportive community.

Assumption Receives National Recognition as an Academic Institution of Excellence

The diverse, challenging curriculum at Assumption College is infused with the rich Catholic intellectual tradition. The school's clear and distinctive Catholic identity allows it to stand out among the nation's premier academic institutions. Its uniqueness has allowed it to be nationally recognized as an excellent choice for higher education.

For example, the "Princeton Review" listed Assumption College as "one of the best colleges and universities in the Northeast." Additionally, the 2009 issue of "U.S. News and World Report: Best Colleges" ranked Assumption among the best Northern colleges to obtain a masters degree from. Assumption students and alumni are enthusiastic about their experience at the New England college, and in the 2008 National Survey of Student Engagement report, Assumption students gave their experience higher marks than students surveyed at other private, four-year colleges.

Worcester, Massachusetts, Provides Culture and Diversions in Proximity to Larger Metropolitan Areas

There are many factors that make students, alumni, and faculty of Assumption College so attached to the institution. The physical beauty of the campus is one aspect of this loyalty. Located on 185 acres, the Assumption campus is in a residential neighborhood near downtown Worcester, Massachusetts. Worcester is the second-largest city in New England, and within an hour's drive from both Boston and Providence.

Worcester is home to 12 other colleges and universities, as well as many restaurants, cultural venues and programs, retail and entertainment options, and professional sports teams, making it an excellent setting for excursions off-campus.

Students Guide Their Own Learning through Individual Attention from Experienced Faculty Members

Inside the classroom, students receive a top-notch education that is a combination of faculty excellence, academic rigor, and a small student-faculty ratio of 12:1. The small student-faculty ratio allows professors to get to know the students in order to help them succeed and achieve their goals in academic and personal development. Individual attention from faculty members, 91 percent of whom hold doctoral or terminal degrees, allows students to receive the engagement and feedback they need to succeed in the academic and professional worlds.

Professors are active scholars who love teaching, and they challenge students to explore new avenues of knowledge and make their own discoveries while learning responsibly and becoming involved and knowledgeable in their chosen fields of study. This process begins with the First Year Experience, which is designed to introduce students to college life and the Catholic educational tradition, as well as to introduce them to their academic advisers, who are all full-time faculty members.

Challenging Academic and Study Abroad Options Allow Assumption Students to Become Well-Rounded Members of Society

Assumption's co-curricular opportunities and study abroad programs give students the chance to expand their horizons and branch out beyond the classroom during their time at the college. An honors program allows students to challenge themselves academically, and academic credit is available for study in countries around the globe.

Assumption's study abroad providers have been chosen by the college based on their reputations for academic rigor, authentic cultural offerings, and global reach, as well as for their popularity with past students. Some of the most frequently visited sites include: Tokyo, Sydney, Melbourne, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Florence, London, Paris, Dublin, Costa Rica, Washington D.C., and the Semester at Sea program.

Clubs and Organizations for Every Interest Help Make Student Life at Assumption Robust and Active

When students are not studying, they have the chance to 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), Pre-law Club, Drama Club, Campus Ministry Core Team, and club sports like the equestrian team. An active campus life within a supportive community is one of the hallmarks of an Assumption education and contributes to the diverse, dynamic experience students enjoy.

• 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