Assumption University
Worcester, MA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,896
Graduate Enrollment: 373
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 86.49%
Male/Female: 40% / 60% (2017)
First generation college students: 17.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 80.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 71.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 65.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 56.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 74.6%
Black: 5.5%
Hispanic: 9.9%
Asian: 2.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.2%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 3.1%
Black: 5.5%
Hispanic: 9.9%
Asian: 2.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.2%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 3.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $56,939
In-State tuition: $45,900Out-of-State tuition: $45,900
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,068 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,800 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $14,068 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,800 (2022)
Average Family Income: $121,405 (2017)
Median Family Income: $103,301 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 19.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 67.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $18,205 |
| $30k-48k | $19,704 |
| $48k-75k | $22,271 |
| $75k-110k | $26,337 |
| $110k+ | $29,188 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 69%6-year graduation rate: 72%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,625 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $24,816 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $25,697 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 84.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 86.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 91.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 67.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 69.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $42,893 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $56,717 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 17 | $27,000 | $286 | $58,101 ($4,842) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | $59,247 ($4,937) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 15 | $27,000 | $286 | $34,899 ($2,908) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 1 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 89 | $27,000 | $286 | $31,315 ($2,610) | $51,618 ($4,302) |
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 25 | $466 | $53,115 ($4,426) | $57,123 ($4,760) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 35 | $27,000 | $286 | $47,969 ($3,997) | $62,476 ($5,206) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 51 | $303 | $71,278 ($5,940) | $83,731 ($6,978) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Accounting and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 30 | $26,931 | $285 | $50,022 ($4,169) | $59,622 ($4,969) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 31 | $27,000 | $286 | $45,655 ($3,805) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Legal Support Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 49 | $27,000 | $286 | $40,390 ($3,366) | $47,515 ($3,960) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 29 | $27,000 | $286 | $33,882 ($2,824) | $53,905 ($4,492) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 17 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 43 | $27,000 | $286 | $34,983 ($2,915) | $52,623 ($4,385) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 31 | $496 | $48,602 ($4,050) | $57,108 ($4,759) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 17 | $27,000 | $286 | $40,106 ($3,342) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Accounting and Related Services. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Human Resources Management and Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 45 | $27,000 | $286 | $50,943 ($4,245) | $62,024 ($5,169) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 16 | $27,000 | $286 | $37,079 ($3,090) | $42,289 ($3,524) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 26 | $27,000 | $286 | $48,447 ($4,037) | $60,628 ($5,052) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 10 | $53,826 ($4,486) | $58,956 ($4,913) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Special Education and Teaching. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 13 | $466 | $47,920 ($3,993) | $54,860 ($4,572) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 9 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $76,410Full time faculty: 48%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $82,904,251 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $101,791,191 (2022)