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Anna Maria College

Paxton, Massachusetts 01612-1198

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitRural

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Anna Maria College is a private institution in Paxton with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A small campus of 948 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

40% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,651 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,396.

Established
1946
Motto
Lux et Veritas
Type
Private college
Division
Division III

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Admission Office

50 Sunset Lane, Paxton, MA 01612

(508) 849-3360[email protected]
90%Acceptance
SAT Avg
948Students
13:1Student:Faculty
40%Grad Rate
$46,651Earnings 10yr
$29,396Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-OptionalTracks InterestOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common Application

Early Action

December 15

Regular Decision

rolling

Financial Aid

Merit Scholarships

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$43,064
Room & Board$17,310
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$61,106
Average Net Price$29,396
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$24,807
$30–48K$27,406
$48–75K$27,834
$75–110K$33,441
$110K+$33,624

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

37.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

semester
Majors
35
Avg class size
15
Student-faculty ratio
11:1

Programs (63)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

62%

Below Average

Campus Life

NCAA Division IIIGreat Northeast Athletic ConferenceGreek Life

Housing & Residential Life

all four years

Housing Styles

traditional residence hallssuite-style

Dining

Student Body

Undergrads
948
Gender Split
37% / 63%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 49%
Black 14%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 1%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate40.4%
Freshman Retention61.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$63,110
10 Years$46,651

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — AMCATS

BaseballBasketball

History & Fun Facts

  • In 1951, the college moved to its present location in Paxton.
  • In 1973, Anna Maria College became coeducational and began graduate degree programs a year later.
  • On April 3, 1980, the Sisters of Saint Anne ceased involvement in running the school, and a Board of Trustees was established.
  • In 2004, the college established the Molly Bish Center for the Protection of Children and the Elderly.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

132Very High

Estimated from MA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
44 mi(76 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
155 mi(269 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
236 mi(409 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BOS Boston Logan46 mi
BDL Hartford Bradley48 mi
MHT Manchester-Boston48 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA44 mi · ~1h 16m drive
New York, NY155 mi · ~4h 29m drive
Hartford, CT55 mi · ~1h 35m drive
Providence, RI44 mi · ~1h 16m drive
Albany, NY96 mi · ~2h 46m drive
Syracuse, NY220 mi · ~6h 21m drive
Rochester, NY294 mi · ~8h 30m drive
Buffalo, NY356 mi · ~10h 17m drive
Philadelphia, PA236 mi · ~6h 49m drive
Pittsburgh, PA438 mi · ~12h 39m drive
Harrisburg, PA294 mi · ~8h 30m drive
Newark, NJ160 mi · ~4h 37m drive
Trenton, NJ207 mi · ~5h 59m drive
Central (cold winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Attractions

Worcester Art Museum

Museum with collections spanning 5,000 years of art history

EcoTarium

Science and nature museum with indoor exhibits and outdoor wildlife trails

Wachusett Mountain

Ski resort and hiking destination with panoramic views

Transfer Admission

Minimum credits
12 semester hours

International Students

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