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Assumption University

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Start: 2026-06-09T00:00:00
Location: Assumption University

Worcester, Massachusetts 01609-1296

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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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Admission Office

500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609

(508) 767-7285[email protected]

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87%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

1,664Students

11:1Student:Faculty

75%Grad Rate

$74,895Earnings 10yr

$28,853Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.5%

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

Admissions

Test-OptionalTracks InterestHolistic ReviewOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common App

Early Decision (Binding)

November 15

Decision by December 15

Early Action

November 15

Decision by December 31

Regular Decision

February 15

Decision by March 15

Reply by May 1

SAT/ACT optional for admission consideration.

Financial Aid

✓ Need-Blind✗ Meets 100% NeedMerit Scholarships

Students receiving aid

100%

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

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

16.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$24,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

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

Academics

Core/Distribution RequirementsSemester

Majors

Avg class size

Student-faculty ratio

12:1

Study abroad

35%

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AccountingAmerican StudiesArt HistoryBiochemistryBiologyBiotechnologyBusiness StudiesChemistryClassical CivilizationCommunication Sciences and DisordersComputer ScienceCriminologyEconomicsEducationEnglishEnvironmental ScienceFinanceFrenchGlobal StudiesGraphic DesignHealth SciencesHistoryHuman ServicesItalianLatinManagementMarketingMathematicsMusicNeurosciencePhilosophyPolitical SciencePsychologyRehabilitation CounselingSociologySpanishSpecial EducationTheologyWriting

Programs (84)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

83%

Mixed

Campus Life

Campus size

185 acres

Organizations

60+

Varsity teams

NCAA Division IINortheast-10 ConferenceNo Greek Life

Housing & Residential Life

4-Year Housing GuaranteeNo Greek Housing

On campus

85%

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsSuite-styleApartmentsLiving Learning Communities

Dining

The Plourde Dining HallThe Hagan Campus CenterTsotsi Coffee BarDietary Options

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

10 Years$74,895

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

After Graduation

Top Employers

UMass Memorial HealthFidelity InvestmentsLiberty MutualCVS HealthMass General Brigham

Top Industries

HealthcareBusiness & FinanceEducationTechnologyGovernment

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BOS Boston Logan42 mi

PVD Providence TF Green44 mi

MHT Manchester-Boston48 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA40 mi · ~1h 9m drive

New York, NY157 mi · ~4h 32m drive

Hartford, CT57 mi · ~1h 39m drive

Providence, RI39 mi · ~1h 8m drive

Albany, NY101 mi · ~2h 55m drive

Syracuse, NY225 mi · ~6h 30m drive

Rochester, NY299 mi · ~8h 38m drive

Buffalo, NY361 mi · ~10h 26m drive

Philadelphia, PA237 mi · ~6h 51m drive

Pittsburgh, PA442 mi · ~12h 46m drive

Harrisburg, PA297 mi · ~8h 35m drive

Newark, NJ162 mi · ~4h 41m drive

Trenton, NJ209 mi · ~6h 2m drive

Central (cold winters, warm summers)

Getting Around

Walkability

Compact 185-acre campus in residential Worcester neighborhood.

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Nearby Attractions

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Worcester Art Museum

One of America's great art museums with over 38,000 works.

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DCU Center

Arena hosting concerts, sporting events, and conventions.

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Elm Parkwalkable

America's oldest public park with walking paths and green space.

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Shrewsbury Street

Restaurant row with diverse international cuisine.

Transfer Admission

Fall Transfer

June 1

Spring Transfer

December 1

Minimum credits

12 semester hours

Common App Transfer

International Students

English Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL iBT79

IELTS Academic6.5

Duolingo English Test105

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