Overview

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

Location & Contact

Address 500 Salisbury St.
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
Italian Studies
Latin American Studies
Women's 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
Biology Teacher Education
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
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
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
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music, General
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,508

Applied

3,561

Accepted

1,713

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,283

Females Applied

2,828

Females Accepted

86%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,615

Males Applied

2,066

Males Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.56

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	April 1st	Not reported	No
Early decision plan	November 15th	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 1st	Not reported	Yes
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

50,494

Private

Fees

862

Full-time student fees

15,752

Room & board

9,970

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

43,353

Avg. Financial Aid Package

45,286

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

47,549

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,479

Avg. Loan Aid

26,565

Avg. Grant Aid

35,155

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

82.9%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

32%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,713

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

29%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.95%
Black or African American	6.29%
White or Caucasian	70.84%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.06%
Asian	1.98%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	3.41%
Other	0.66%

Gender

Male (44.66%)

Female (55.34%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	78%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

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

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
Weight Lifting	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		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		Division 2	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

198

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 121

Part-time - 77

Male - 99

Female - 99