Assumption University: Review & Facts

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Assumption University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,060 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1904 and is one of the 9 schools and colleges located in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Assumption University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Assumption University will give you the option to obtain an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Majors
Offered
49
Assumption University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 49 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Business, Management, Education, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Assumption University is high at 83% (above Massachusetts average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
83%
Good
The graduation rate at Assumption University is good: 73%.

Student to faculty ratio at Assumption University is good: 11:1. Read more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, around $46,700 a year. The additional fees at Assumption University (not included in tuition costs) are about $900, which totals $47,600 per year.

Read the details about Assumption University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
82%
According to recent data, 4,035 applications were submitted and 3,321 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Assumption University is $50.00. The graduate application fee is $30.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Assumption University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (508) 767-7000 or check Assumption University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,200
High
Assumption University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Assumption University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Assumption University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,700 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high - about $9,200 a year.

Based on the college crime data, Assumption University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Assumption University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Assumption University
500 Salisbury St
Worcester, Massachusetts
01609-1296, USA
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