Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitUrban
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
Assumption University is a private institution in Worcester with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 1.7K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
75% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $74,895 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,853.
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87%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,664Students
11:1Student:Faculty
75%Grad Rate
$74,895Earnings 10yr
$28,853Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate86.5%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$49,414
Room & Board$15,146
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$61,777
Average Net Price$28,853
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$18,025
$30–48K$17,319
$48–75K$25,004
$75–110K$28,551
$110K+$32,130
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$28,853
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
1600.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$24,250
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (84)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,664
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%
Race & Ethnicity
White 73%
Black 6%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate74.6%
Freshman Retention83.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$46,029
8 Years$52,461
10 Years$74,895
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$57,100
Men
$67,100
Rankings
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
143Very High
Estimated from MA state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675K
40 mi(69 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
157 mi(272 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
237 mi(411 min)