01. What the School is Known For
From the School
Established in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption, Assumption University is a Catholic coeducational institution known for its classic liberal arts curriculum and strong academic programs.
Assumption University is a place of big ideas and generous hearts, people who inspire you to grow as a student and as a human being. The educational experience is grounded in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition, which cultivates both the intellect and the personal values that students need to meet the demands of a constantly changing world. Undergraduates and graduate students closely interact with faculty members and staff in a thriving community that forms graduates known for critical intelligence, thoughtful citizenship and compassionate service.
At Assumption, 85 percent of our 2,000 undergraduates live on campus and housing is guaranteed for all four years. The campus is lively seven days a week with academic programming, activities sponsored by student clubs and organizations, community service opportunities, campus ministry programs and intercollegiate, intramural and club sports.
Most Popular Places On Campus
Plourde Recreation Center
Other popular places on campus include: Tsostis Family Academic Center, Tinsley Campus Ministry Center, Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Duck Pond
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Wachusett Mountain - Skiing & Hiking
Other popular places off campus include: Canal District and Dining District Shrewsbury Street, Blackstone Valley Shopping Center, Crompton Collective
From The School
Our campus buzzes with activity. There is an abundance of events and campus traditions to celebrate as a Greyhound. From attending lectures by renowned speakers, to cheering on the Greyhounds, to grabbing a cup of coffee with friends at the Dunkin' Donuts in Hagan Campus Center, Pup Cup to Spring Concert, Homecoming to Midnight Madness. There's always something happening on the Assumption campus.
Students are encouraged to get involved, you can participate in more than 60 student-run clubs and organizations, whether academic clubs or service groups, theatrical productions or the incredibly popular intramural sports teams.
Academic Honor Societies
Academic/Professional Clubs
ADAPT (Disability Awareness)
Advocates for Life
African Dance
Anime Club
Art
Assumption Against Cancer
Band
Baseball
Basketball
Best Buddies
Board Game Club
Campus Activity Board
Campus Ministry
Cheerleading
Chinese and Friends Student Association
Choir/A Capella
Community Service
Crew
Cross Country
Dance
Diversity Programs
Drama
Environmental Club
Equestrian
eSports
Exercise - Fitness
Field Hockey
Figure Skating Club
Food Recovery Network
Football
Golf
Hiking
Ice Hockey (Men's)
Ice Hockey (Women's)
Interfaith Conversations
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Intramurals
Jazz Band
Lacrosse
Latin Dance Team
LGBTQ - AC Allies
Love Your Melon
Martial Arts
Men's Group
Moot Court (Mock Trial)
Music Literacy
Music, Singing, Concerts
Newspaper
Orchestra
Outdoor Activities
Peace and Justice Organizations
Peer Ministry
Philanthropy Club
Playing an Instrument
Political Clubs
Pool, Ping Pong, Billiards
Racquet Sports
Religious/Fellowship Group
Residence Hall Association
ROTC
Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Step and Dance Club
Student Ambassadors
Student Government Association
Swimming (Men's)
Swimming (Women's)
Television Production - ACTV
Tennis
Theatre, Acting
Track & Field
Ultimate Frisbee Club
Volleyball
Volunteering
Water Sports
Wellness
Women's Group
Writing, Poetry
Yearbook
What students say:
Hound Nation "is like no other" in terms of community and manners, and everyone is "courteous and [will] hold doors open or lend you a calculator in class if your forgot yours." According to their peers, students tend to be "generally middle-class Caucasians [who] are heterosexual" and the school has "a very conservative feel." While the school itself is described as "very Catholic," students qualify this as meaning that most undergraduates "come from Catholic upbringings or have attended Catholic school but are not necessarily religious." The biggest separation between students seems to be whether they're athletes or not, but even in this case, everyone remains "generally happy" and "very sociable and approachable," with no airs put on. In short, people here "genuinely care about each other and it makes for a wonderful experience."
Gender
55% female45% male
Out of State
29% are out
of state71% are
in-state
Students
97% are
full time3% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,713
Foreign Countries Represented
23
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.06%
03. Admissions & Acceptance RateScroll to Top 
Admissions
From the School:
Application Review Process:
The Admissions Committee understands that grading standards vary from school to school, or from one course to another. Class rank provides some context in which to place the grades of students applying from a given school. Some schools also provide grade distribution charts. Finally, the Admissions Committee also considers whether the applicant's grade-point average or rank-in-class is weighted or unweighted.
The number of solid academic courses, including the number of honors or Advanced Placement-level courses, are considered during the application review process. Submission of standardized test scores (SAT-1 or ACT) is optional and applicants who choose not to submit SAT or ACT test scores will not be penalized in the review for admission.
Application Requirements:
A completed Common Application
An official high school transcript including senior grades
A letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher
Standardized test scores (optional). Should you want your test scores included in your application review, the school code for the SAT is 3009 and the ACT code is 1782. Test scores must be submitted from the testing center.
A $50 non-refundable application fee
Application Deadlines:
Early Decision: November 15 (extended from November 1)
Early Action: November 15 (extended from November 1)
Early Action II Deadline is December 15
Regular Decision Deadline is February 15
Applicants
5,898
Acceptance Rate
83%
Average HS GPA
3.56
Deadlines
Early Decision
November 15
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SAT & ACT Test Scores
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors Academic
Academic GPA
Application Essay
From the School
With 35 majors and 49 minors including new programs in cybersecurity, data analytics, health sciences, neuroscience, and nursing, you are sure to find an academic area of interest to you – whether you enter college knowing what that is, or if you figure it out once you get here.
And with a dedicated faculty that will guide you each step of the way, your path to success will be clearly lit.
Assumption offers various areas of study – from diverse major and minor combinations to unique partnership programs, pre-professional to accelerated master's degrees.
Accounting
Accounting – Fraud Examination & Forensic
Actuarial Science
Applied Behavior Analysis
Art
Art History
Biology
Biotechnology & Molecular Biology
Biology w/ Neuroscience and Behavior concentration
Business
Chemistry
Clinical Health Professions
Communication and Media
Communications
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Community Service Learning
Computer Science
Core Texts and Enduring Questions (CTEQ)
Creative Writing and Magazine Design
Criminology
Cybersecurity
Data Analytics
Economics
Economics w/ Business concentration
Education (elementary, middle school, secondary, special)
Engineering Science
English
English w/ Literature concentration
Environmental Science
Environmental Science w/ Environmental Policy concentration
Environmental Studies
Finance
French
German Studies
Global Studies
Graphic Design
Health Sciences
Health Sciences w/ Communication Sciences & Disorders concentration
Health Sciences w/ Patient Advocacy concentration
Health Sciences w/ Pre-Clinical Health Professions concentration
Health Sciences w/ Pre-Occupational Therapy concentration
Health Sciences w/ Pre-Physical Therapy concentration
History
Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies
Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies w/ Working with Children and Adolescents in a Community Setting concentration
Information Technology
International Business
Italian Studies
Latin American and Latino Studies
Law and Economics
Law, Ethics and Constitutional Studies
Management
Marketing
Marketing w/ Digital Marketing concentration
Mathematics
Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Modern and Classical Languages and Cultures
Molecular Biology
Music
Neuroscience
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Organizational Communication
Peace and Conflict Studies
Philosophy
Physical Therapy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Psychology w/ Child and Adolescent Development concentration
Psychology w/ Mental Health and Pre-Clinical Counseling concentration
Psychology w/ Neuroscience of Human Behavior concentration
Sciences
Sociology
Spanish
Sport Management
Studio Art
Theology
Undecided
Women's Studies
Writing
Assumption Accelerated Master's Degrees
5th Year Special Education Program
6-in-5 MBA
6-in-5 Rehabilitation Counseling
Special Programs
Common Pursuit of Academic and Social Success (COMPASS)
Honors Program
Pre-professional Programs
Pre-Law
Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental/Pre-Vet
Rome Campus
SOPHIA (SOPHomore Initiative at Assumption University)
Study Abroad
Articulation Agreements
Optometry
Physical Therapy
Podiatry
Engineering
Environmental Science
Law
Dual Degree Programs
BA/MA Applied Behavior Analysis Dual Degree Program
BA/MA Clinical Counseling Psychology Dual Degree Program
BA/MA Rehabilitation Counseling Dual Degree Program
BA/MA School Counseling Dual Degree Program
BA/MA Special Education Dual Degree Program
BA/MBA (5-year Accelerated Dual Degree)
What students say
Curiosity, faith, and learning are cornerstones of an Assumption University education, which "helps foster well-rounded, creative, intelligent and caring young adults to be successful and morally sound in their future endeavors." The Catholic school's curriculum begins with the Foundations Program, which encourages self-exploration and introspection to help students discover who they want to become; this is achieved through "service, meaningful discussions, and liberal arts classes." To help students make the transition from high school to college, all first-years also participate in COMPASS (Common Pursuit of Academic and Social Success), a semester-long program. Assumption is a "very welcoming and inclusive institution" that focuses both on education and "core values." Experiential learning is emphasized, with the idea that students "receive a greater impact" through the application of skills via service learning, study abroad (the school has a campus in Rome), and internships; campus jobs represent another avenue for experience and are said to be "abundant." Within the classroom, the "beyond helpful" professors are engaging and approachable, "willing to talk to you whenever you need it and [caring] about your wellbeing." Their "diversity of teaching styles," complemented by a variety of backgrounds, allows them to "bring their personal experiences into the classroom" and make classes "interesting and enjoyable." Students take note of these efforts: "the professors here at Assumption all love what they do, and it is obvious in the classroom." This level of support extends to all arms of the university, including the Academic Support Center (which provides tutoring) and the Career Development and Internship Center. As far as students are concerned, this level of care and support is "truly a blessing."
Student/Faculty
11 : 1
Total Faculty
198
Terminal Degree
145
Gender to Class Inforamtion
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Location
Assumption University is located on a 185 acre private campus, nestled in a beautiful, residential neighborhood. When you step onto the campus you will feel the immediate sense of community.
The campus is just minutes from downtown Worcester, a bustling metropolitan mecca for the more than 35,000 students attending area colleges and universities. Businesses, government offices and nonprofit organizations provide our students with numerous internships and job opportunities. Assumption students also enjoy access to first-class restaurants and shops, museums, local sports teams and entertainment venues. Students enjoy the best of both worlds – a secure suburban setting with easy access to urban advantages.
Assumption offers a unique study abroad opportunity at its own campus in Rome, Italy. Staffed by full-time Assumption faculty, this semester-long experience lets students explore the country as a "living classroom."
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Assumption is dedicated to providing enhanced, or new, learning and student life facilities.
Construction is currently underway for a 41,000+ square foot health sciences building which will house Assumption's new health professions offerings, the nursing and physician assistant programs. Not only will this facility feature state-of-the-art equipment, students will also have access to clinical skills laboratories, simulations suites, and exam rooms.
The new Tsotsis Family Academic Center, a 60,000-square-foot state-of-the-art academic building, contains 13 high-tech, flexible classrooms, seminar rooms, common study spaces, a 400-seat performance hall, a rehearsal room, a multi-purpose space, faculty offices for the Assumption Core Texts and Enduring Questions Program, the Business Studies Department, the Honors Program, the Center for Teaching Excellence, and a new Center for the Study of Ethics.
More than half a million dollars in renovations were completed in Taylor Dining Hall, the primary dining facility on campus that offers students an array of meal options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The 8,800-square-foot Tinsley Campus Ministry Center expands and enriches programs that contribute to the spiritual formation of students.
The campus of the University's top-ten ranked study abroad program in Rome, Italy, underwent a $1 million renovation, creating a modern living and learning environment for students spending a semester studying in Rome.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Assumption encourages students to expand their horizons. In addition to the Rome campus, undergraduates can spend a semester or a year studying abroad – from France and England, to Japan, the Czech Republic and Australia, to name a few locations. Many students also augment their education and hone professional skills through local, regional, national and international internships. Assumption students have worked at diverse organizations around the globe, from the Department of Commerce, Central America Bureau and the Department of State (NAFTA Agreement), to Smith Barney, Fidelity, Morgan Stanley, ABC News, and the Alliance Francaise in Paris.
What students say:
Students love their "beautiful, diverse, and secured campus," and 85% of attendees choose to remain on their picture-perfect campus thanks to a four-year housing guarantee. Assumption has "a tight-knit, faith-based community where everyone is part of a family" and students feel that "there is a great sense of belonging" that makes it "easy to meet new people," especially for those who are "very invested in academics, sports, extracurriculars, and social experiences." The town of Worcester, Massachusetts, is a New England college hub, so there is "always something to do if you want to get off campus" or want to socially mix with students at other nearby schools. This may actually be too true in some cases where students note that as the Thursday weekend rolls around, the on-campus scene gets quiet, with many of the older students heading off-campus, because Assumption is "strict as far as drinking goes." That said, students describe local activities "like Bingo Nights, movie nights, trivia, [and] Family Feud" as being "really fun."
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
Hosting Features
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
60
Number of Honor Societies
12
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
1
Athletic Division II
Men's Sports (Greyhounds)
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Greyhounds)
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Military
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
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Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security
Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Description Apple, Dell
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
Incoming transfer students
Entering graduate students
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
Campus Visits Contact
Office of Admissions 500 Salisbury St Worcester, MA 01609
admiss@assumption.edu
866-477-7776
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m.
866-477-7776
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
On Campus Interview
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Monday - Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Accepted students only
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
City buses, taxis/cab services and shuttle buses operated by the Colleges of Worcester Consortium are available. The nearest airport is Worcester Airport; major area airports include Boston, Providence, and Hartford.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Downtown Worcester: the Courtyard by Marriott (72 Grove Street, 508-363-0300); the Hilton Garden Inn (35 Major Taylor Blvd., 508-753-5700).; the Hampton Inn (110 Summer Street, 508-757-0400).
Other Worcester: the Beechwood Hotel (363 Plantation Street, 800-344-2589)
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17 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Criminology.
- Economics, General.
- International Economics.
- Political Science and Government, General.
- Sociology.
Dates
Notification DateNov 15
More than 90 percent of Assumption students receive some form of financial assistance, and we're committed to providing you with a consistent level of institutional grants and scholarships all four years. Assumption University's financial aid counselors will work with you and your family throughout your four years to pursue federal, state and private funding.
The Assumption University Academic Scholarship Program is based on academic and cocurricular merit, not financial need. It reflects the University's commitment to promoting a culture of academic excellence and leadership. All students who are accepted for admission to Assumption University are considered for are considered for academic scholarship awards up to $26,000.
In line with our mission, Assumption's $27,000 Light the Way Scholarship is awarded to up to 50 students who utilize their abilities to Light the Way for others. Whether it's community service to help people in need, innovation to improve society, or volunteering to heal our planet, this scholarship recognizes and supports students who positively impact the world in their own meaningful way.
To apply for financial aid, families must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority filing deadline of January 15.
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$37,865
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$34,987
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,449
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
77%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$41,006
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
No-Need-Based
01 - Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):
01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
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01. Overview
From the School
Established in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption, Assumption University is a Catholic coeducational institution known for its classic liberal arts curriculum and strong academic programs.
Assumption University is a place of big ideas and generous hearts, people who inspire you to grow as a student and as a human being. The educational experience is grounded in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition, which cultivates both the intellect and the personal values that students need to meet the demands of a constantly changing world. Undergraduates and graduate students closely interact with faculty members and staff in a thriving community that forms graduates known for critical intelligence, thoughtful citizenship and compassionate service.
At Assumption, 85 percent of our 2,000 undergraduates live on campus and housing is guaranteed for all four years. The campus is lively seven days a week with academic programming, activities sponsored by student clubs and organizations, community service opportunities, campus ministry programs and intercollegiate, intramural and club sports.
02. Rankings
Rankings and Lists
03. Admissions & Acceptance RateScroll to Top
Admissions
From the School:
Application Review Process:
The Admissions Committee understands that grading standards vary from school to school, or from one course to another. Class rank provides some context in which to place the grades of students applying from a given school. Some schools also provide grade distribution charts. Finally, the Admissions Committee also considers whether the applicant's grade-point average or rank-in-class is weighted or unweighted.
The number of solid academic courses, including the number of honors or Advanced Placement-level courses, are considered during the application review process. Submission of standardized test scores (SAT-1 or ACT) is optional and applicants who choose not to submit SAT or ACT test scores will not be penalized in the review for admission.
Application Requirements:
A completed Common Application
An official high school transcript including senior grades
A letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher
Standardized test scores (optional). Should you want your test scores included in your application review, the school code for the SAT is 3009 and the ACT code is 1782. Test scores must be submitted from the testing center.
A $50 non-refundable application fee
Application Deadlines:
Early Decision: November 15 (extended from November 1)
Early Action: November 15 (extended from November 1)
Early Action II Deadline is December 15
Regular Decision Deadline is February 15
Applicants
5,898
Acceptance Rate
83%
Average HS GPA
3.56
Deadlines
Early Decision
November 15
GPA Breakdown
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SAT & ACT Test Scores
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors Academic
Academic GPA
Application Essay
From the School
With 35 majors and 49 minors including new programs in cybersecurity, data analytics, health sciences, neuroscience, and nursing, you are sure to find an academic area of interest to you – whether you enter college knowing what that is, or if you figure it out once you get here.
And with a dedicated faculty that will guide you each step of the way, your path to success will be clearly lit.
Assumption offers various areas of study – from diverse major and minor combinations to unique partnership programs, pre-professional to accelerated master's degrees.
Accounting
Accounting – Fraud Examination & Forensic
Actuarial Science
Applied Behavior Analysis
Art
Art History
Biology
Biotechnology & Molecular Biology
Biology w/ Neuroscience and Behavior concentration
Business
Chemistry
Clinical Health Professions
Communication and Media
Communications
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Community Service Learning
Computer Science
Core Texts and Enduring Questions (CTEQ)
Creative Writing and Magazine Design
Criminology
Cybersecurity
Data Analytics
Economics
Economics w/ Business concentration
Education (elementary, middle school, secondary, special)
Engineering Science
English
English w/ Literature concentration
Environmental Science
Environmental Science w/ Environmental Policy concentration
Environmental Studies
Finance
French
German Studies
Global Studies
Graphic Design
Health Sciences
Health Sciences w/ Communication Sciences & Disorders concentration
Health Sciences w/ Patient Advocacy concentration
Health Sciences w/ Pre-Clinical Health Professions concentration
Health Sciences w/ Pre-Occupational Therapy concentration
Health Sciences w/ Pre-Physical Therapy concentration
History
Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies
Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies w/ Working with Children and Adolescents in a Community Setting concentration
Information Technology
International Business
Italian Studies
Latin American and Latino Studies
Law and Economics
Law, Ethics and Constitutional Studies
Management
Marketing
Marketing w/ Digital Marketing concentration
Mathematics
Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Modern and Classical Languages and Cultures
Molecular Biology
Music
Neuroscience
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Organizational Communication
Peace and Conflict Studies
Philosophy
Physical Therapy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Psychology w/ Child and Adolescent Development concentration
Psychology w/ Mental Health and Pre-Clinical Counseling concentration
Psychology w/ Neuroscience of Human Behavior concentration
Sciences
Sociology
Spanish
Sport Management
Studio Art
Theology
Undecided
Women's Studies
Writing
Assumption Accelerated Master's Degrees
5th Year Special Education Program
6-in-5 MBA
6-in-5 Rehabilitation Counseling
Special Programs
Common Pursuit of Academic and Social Success (COMPASS)
Honors Program
Pre-professional Programs
Pre-Law
Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental/Pre-Vet
Rome Campus
SOPHIA (SOPHomore Initiative at Assumption University)
Study Abroad
Articulation Agreements
Optometry
Physical Therapy
Podiatry
Engineering
Environmental Science
Law
Dual Degree Programs
BA/MA Applied Behavior Analysis Dual Degree Program
BA/MA Clinical Counseling Psychology Dual Degree Program
BA/MA Rehabilitation Counseling Dual Degree Program
BA/MA School Counseling Dual Degree Program
BA/MA Special Education Dual Degree Program
BA/MBA (5-year Accelerated Dual Degree)
What students say
Curiosity, faith, and learning are cornerstones of an Assumption University education, which "helps foster well-rounded, creative, intelligent and caring young adults to be successful and morally sound in their future endeavors." The Catholic school's curriculum begins with the Foundations Program, which encourages self-exploration and introspection to help students discover who they want to become; this is achieved through "service, meaningful discussions, and liberal arts classes." To help students make the transition from high school to college, all first-years also participate in COMPASS (Common Pursuit of Academic and Social Success), a semester-long program. Assumption is a "very welcoming and inclusive institution" that focuses both on education and "core values." Experiential learning is emphasized, with the idea that students "receive a greater impact" through the application of skills via service learning, study abroad (the school has a campus in Rome), and internships; campus jobs represent another avenue for experience and are said to be "abundant." Within the classroom, the "beyond helpful" professors are engaging and approachable, "willing to talk to you whenever you need it and [caring] about your wellbeing." Their "diversity of teaching styles," complemented by a variety of backgrounds, allows them to "bring their personal experiences into the classroom" and make classes "interesting and enjoyable." Students take note of these efforts: "the professors here at Assumption all love what they do, and it is obvious in the classroom." This level of support extends to all arms of the university, including the Academic Support Center (which provides tutoring) and the Career Development and Internship Center. As far as students are concerned, this level of care and support is "truly a blessing."
Student/Faculty
11 : 1
Total Faculty
198
Terminal Degree
145
Gender to Class Inforamtion
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
From The School
Our campus buzzes with activity. There is an abundance of events and campus traditions to celebrate as a Greyhound. From attending lectures by renowned speakers, to cheering on the Greyhounds, to grabbing a cup of coffee with friends at the Dunkin' Donuts in Hagan Campus Center, Pup Cup to Spring Concert, Homecoming to Midnight Madness. There's always something happening on the Assumption campus.
Students are encouraged to get involved, you can participate in more than 60 student-run clubs and organizations, whether academic clubs or service groups, theatrical productions or the incredibly popular intramural sports teams.
Academic Honor Societies
Academic/Professional Clubs
ADAPT (Disability Awareness)
Advocates for Life
African Dance
Anime Club
Art
Assumption Against Cancer
Band
Baseball
Basketball
Best Buddies
Board Game Club
Campus Activity Board
Campus Ministry
Cheerleading
Chinese and Friends Student Association
Choir/A Capella
Community Service
Crew
Cross Country
Dance
Diversity Programs
Drama
Environmental Club
Equestrian
eSports
Exercise - Fitness
Field Hockey
Figure Skating Club
Food Recovery Network
Football
Golf
Hiking
Ice Hockey (Men's)
Ice Hockey (Women's)
Interfaith Conversations
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Intramurals
Jazz Band
Lacrosse
Latin Dance Team
LGBTQ - AC Allies
Love Your Melon
Martial Arts
Men's Group
Moot Court (Mock Trial)
Music Literacy
Music, Singing, Concerts
Newspaper
Orchestra
Outdoor Activities
Peace and Justice Organizations
Peer Ministry
Philanthropy Club
Playing an Instrument
Political Clubs
Pool, Ping Pong, Billiards
Racquet Sports
Religious/Fellowship Group
Residence Hall Association
ROTC
Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Step and Dance Club
Student Ambassadors
Student Government Association
Swimming (Men's)
Swimming (Women's)
Television Production - ACTV
Tennis
Theatre, Acting
Track & Field
Ultimate Frisbee Club
Volleyball
Volunteering
Water Sports
Wellness
Women's Group
Writing, Poetry
Yearbook
What students say:
Hound Nation "is like no other" in terms of community and manners, and everyone is "courteous and [will] hold doors open or lend you a calculator in class if your forgot yours." According to their peers, students tend to be "generally middle-class Caucasians [who] are heterosexual" and the school has "a very conservative feel." While the school itself is described as "very Catholic," students qualify this as meaning that most undergraduates "come from Catholic upbringings or have attended Catholic school but are not necessarily religious." The biggest separation between students seems to be whether they're athletes or not, but even in this case, everyone remains "generally happy" and "very sociable and approachable," with no airs put on. In short, people here "genuinely care about each other and it makes for a wonderful experience."
Gender
55% female45% male
Out of State
29% are out
of state71% are
in-state
Students
97% are
full time3% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,713
Foreign Countries Represented
23
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.06%
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
Incoming transfer students
else
{
}
Entering graduate students
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
Location
Assumption University is located on a 185 acre private campus, nestled in a beautiful, residential neighborhood. When you step onto the campus you will feel the immediate sense of community.
The campus is just minutes from downtown Worcester, a bustling metropolitan mecca for the more than 35,000 students attending area colleges and universities. Businesses, government offices and nonprofit organizations provide our students with numerous internships and job opportunities. Assumption students also enjoy access to first-class restaurants and shops, museums, local sports teams and entertainment venues. Students enjoy the best of both worlds – a secure suburban setting with easy access to urban advantages.
Assumption offers a unique study abroad opportunity at its own campus in Rome, Italy. Staffed by full-time Assumption faculty, this semester-long experience lets students explore the country as a "living classroom."
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Assumption is dedicated to providing enhanced, or new, learning and student life facilities.
Construction is currently underway for a 41,000+ square foot health sciences building which will house Assumption's new health professions offerings, the nursing and physician assistant programs. Not only will this facility feature state-of-the-art equipment, students will also have access to clinical skills laboratories, simulations suites, and exam rooms.
The new Tsotsis Family Academic Center, a 60,000-square-foot state-of-the-art academic building, contains 13 high-tech, flexible classrooms, seminar rooms, common study spaces, a 400-seat performance hall, a rehearsal room, a multi-purpose space, faculty offices for the Assumption Core Texts and Enduring Questions Program, the Business Studies Department, the Honors Program, the Center for Teaching Excellence, and a new Center for the Study of Ethics.
More than half a million dollars in renovations were completed in Taylor Dining Hall, the primary dining facility on campus that offers students an array of meal options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The 8,800-square-foot Tinsley Campus Ministry Center expands and enriches programs that contribute to the spiritual formation of students.
The campus of the University's top-ten ranked study abroad program in Rome, Italy, underwent a $1 million renovation, creating a modern living and learning environment for students spending a semester studying in Rome.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Assumption encourages students to expand their horizons. In addition to the Rome campus, undergraduates can spend a semester or a year studying abroad – from France and England, to Japan, the Czech Republic and Australia, to name a few locations. Many students also augment their education and hone professional skills through local, regional, national and international internships. Assumption students have worked at diverse organizations around the globe, from the Department of Commerce, Central America Bureau and the Department of State (NAFTA Agreement), to Smith Barney, Fidelity, Morgan Stanley, ABC News, and the Alliance Francaise in Paris.
What students say:
Students love their "beautiful, diverse, and secured campus," and 85% of attendees choose to remain on their picture-perfect campus thanks to a four-year housing guarantee. Assumption has "a tight-knit, faith-based community where everyone is part of a family" and students feel that "there is a great sense of belonging" that makes it "easy to meet new people," especially for those who are "very invested in academics, sports, extracurriculars, and social experiences." The town of Worcester, Massachusetts, is a New England college hub, so there is "always something to do if you want to get off campus" or want to socially mix with students at other nearby schools. This may actually be too true in some cases where students note that as the Thursday weekend rolls around, the on-campus scene gets quiet, with many of the older students heading off-campus, because Assumption is "strict as far as drinking goes." That said, students describe local activities "like Bingo Nights, movie nights, trivia, [and] Family Feud" as being "really fun."
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
Most Popular Places On Campus
Plourde Recreation Center
Other popular places on campus include: Tsostis Family Academic Center, Tinsley Campus Ministry Center, Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Duck Pond
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Wachusett Mountain - Skiing & Hiking
Other popular places off campus include: Canal District and Dining District Shrewsbury Street, Blackstone Valley Shopping Center, Crompton Collective
Campus Visits Contact
Office of Admissions 500 Salisbury St Worcester, MA 01609
admiss@assumption.edu
866-477-7776
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m.
866-477-7776
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
On Campus Interview
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Monday - Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Accepted students only
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
City buses, taxis/cab services and shuttle buses operated by the Colleges of Worcester Consortium are available. The nearest airport is Worcester Airport; major area airports include Boston, Providence, and Hartford.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Downtown Worcester: the Courtyard by Marriott (72 Grove Street, 508-363-0300); the Hilton Garden Inn (35 Major Taylor Blvd., 508-753-5700).; the Hampton Inn (110 Summer Street, 508-757-0400).
Other Worcester: the Beechwood Hotel (363 Plantation Street, 800-344-2589)
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Athletic Division II
Men's Sports (Greyhounds)
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Greyhounds)
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Hosting Features
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
60
Number of Honor Societies
12
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
1
Military
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review's page
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Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security
Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Description Apple, Dell
Dates
Notification DateNov 15
More than 90 percent of Assumption students receive some form of financial assistance, and we're committed to providing you with a consistent level of institutional grants and scholarships all four years. Assumption University's financial aid counselors will work with you and your family throughout your four years to pursue federal, state and private funding.
The Assumption University Academic Scholarship Program is based on academic and cocurricular merit, not financial need. It reflects the University's commitment to promoting a culture of academic excellence and leadership. All students who are accepted for admission to Assumption University are considered for are considered for academic scholarship awards up to $26,000.
In line with our mission, Assumption's $27,000 Light the Way Scholarship is awarded to up to 50 students who utilize their abilities to Light the Way for others. Whether it's community service to help people in need, innovation to improve society, or volunteering to heal our planet, this scholarship recognizes and supports students who positively impact the world in their own meaningful way.
To apply for financial aid, families must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority filing deadline of January 15.
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$37,865
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$34,987
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,449
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
77%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$41,006
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
No-Need-Based
01 - Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):
01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
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