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Assumption University Teaching Programs

Assumption University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Worcester, MA. A Mid-Sized City offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Assumption University Rankings

Assumption University is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#29 of 120	State — Massachusetts
Overall Quality	#50 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#452 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Assumption University?

Contact details for Assumption University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	500 Salisbury St, Worcester, MA 01609-1296
Phone:	5087677000
Website:	www.assumption.edu/
Admissions:	www.assumption.edu/admissions-financial-aid/undergraduate-admissions-and-financial-aid
Financial Aid:	www.assumption.edu/admissions-financial-aid/undergraduate-admissions-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-tuition-and

How Do I Get Into Assumption University?

You can apply to Assumption University online at: https://www.assumption.edu/admissions-financial-aid/undergraduate-admissions-and-financial-aid/applying-assumption

Assumption University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Assumption University

Here’s what Assumption University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Assumption University?

Assumption University maintains an acceptance rate of 83%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 10% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Assumption University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,615	2,066	79%
Women	3,283	2,828	86%

Can I Afford Assumption University?

The average net price after aid at Assumption University is $28,853. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$50,494
In-State Fees	$862
Out-of-State Tuition	$50,494
Out-of-State Fees	$862
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$51,356
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$51,356

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 28% of students at Assumption University receive some form of financial aid (479 students).

Approximately 98% of students at Assumption University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $33,358 per student.

22% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,371.

Student Loan Debt

84% of Assumption University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,589 per year.

Assumption University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 461 students enrolled at Assumption University. Assumption University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,664 undergraduate students at Assumption University, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Assumption University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	31
Black or African American	101
Hispanic	227
White	1,151
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	54
Non-Resident	44

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Assumption University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	349
Connecticut	44
Rhode Island	33
New Hampshire	19
New Jersey	12

Additionally, approximately 2.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Assumption University Graduate Student Diversity

358 of Assumption University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Assumption University, approximately 26% are male and 74% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Assumption University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	10
Black or African American	16
Hispanic	25
White	278
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	14
Non-Resident	2

Online Learning at Assumption University

Assumption University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

13 undergraduate students at Assumption University took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 48 students took at least one online class and 213 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Assumption University

Below are the teaching programs are offered at Assumption University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	21	—	32
Special Education and Teaching	—	12	—	31
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	22	—	—	22

Academic Programs at Assumption University

Assumption University offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Assumption University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.