Assumption University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,675
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	86%
Students retention rate	82%
On-time graduation rate	72%

Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, Assumption University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that Assumption University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Assumption University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Assumption University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Assumption University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

86.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$45,900

Cost of attendance at Assumption University in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$45,900

Cost of attendance at Assumption University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Assumption University received on average $30,861 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$30,861

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	143	25%	$4,712	$673,862
Other Federal Grant	229	40%	$4,418	$1,011,773
State Grant/Scholarships	115	20%	$1,857	$213,581
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	571	100%	$28,715	$16,396,161
Total Grant & Scholarships	571	100%	$30,861	$17,621,515

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Assumption University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Assumption University students is 71.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 74.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.4%.

71.6%

asian 72.7% 8 students
African American 57.1% 20 students
white 73.3% 321 students
unknown 73.7% 14 students
hispanic 73.8% 31 students
International Students 46.7% 7 students
Mixed Race 66.7% 6 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northeast 10 Conference
Baseball Northeast 10 Conference
Basketball Northeast 10 Conference
Track and Cross Country Northeast 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Assumption University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Assumption University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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