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Anna Maria College, AMC, is a four-year, co-educational, liberal arts, Catholic college in Paxton, Massachusetts. Established in 1946 by the Sisters of Saint Anne, AMC is situated on a sprawling campus of 192 acres. Many undergraduate programs, graduate programs, and continuing education programs are offered in fields of study such as criminal justice, business administration, education, visual art, environmental sciences, and international studies.
AMC athletics teams participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III and The Commonwealth Coast Conference. The athletics teams, nicknamed the Amcats, participate in baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, field hockey, softball, tennis, and volleyball among others. Eligible students are given financial aid. Apart from loans and grants, students are offered institutional merit-based scholarships and grants.
Anna Maria is found in Paxton, MA. Paxton is a rural site not far from an urban area. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Roman Catholic identity. Anna Maria is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Post-Master's certificate at the school.
Anna Maria has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in family and social work, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.
Admission to Anna Maria is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 380. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 380 and 490.
Anna Maria has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,244 in 2007-2008 at the school.
Anna Maria offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Anna Maria values student athletics, and belongs to the Commonwealth Coast Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Anna Maria College
50 Sunset Lane
Paxton, MA 01612-1198
General Phone: (508) 849-3300
http://www.annamaria.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security And Law Enforcement | 94 | criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting, criminal justice and administration, security and loss prevention, security and protective services |
| Education And Teaching | 42 | elementary school teaching, English teaching, early childhood education, music teaching, middle school teaching, secondary teaching, education, kindergarten/preschool teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 31 | business administration, business management, non-profit management, MIS |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | counseling psychology, music therapy, art therapy, psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 20 | various nursing, pre-nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 16 | human services, social work, public policy analysis, public administration |
| Liberal Arts | 11 | humanities, history, general studies, foreign language and literature, English, liberal arts and humanities, Spanish language, sociology, ... |
| Law | 4 | legal studies, legal assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | quality and safety tech, occupational safety tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | pastoral counseling, theology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 3 | health service and sciences |
| Music | 3 | music, voice, piano |
| Design | 2 | graphic design |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies, arts management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts studies |
| Science | 0 | biology |
Number of programs and degrees for Anna Maria in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 145 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 104 | 17 |
| Associate's degree | 8 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 5 | 9 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 3 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Anna Maria had a total enrollment of 1,244 students (1,060 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 24% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 86% |
| Connecticut | 6% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
Anna Maria offers campus housing for 550 of its 1,060 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Paxton, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 935 | 830 | 89% | 253 | 30% |
| Men | 386 | 341 | 88% | 111 | 33% |
| Women | 539 | 489 | 91% | 142 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 380 | 485 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 490 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 8% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,850 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,850 |
| Room and board | $ 9,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid:
Anna Maria participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 211700)
Anna Maria has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 4 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $51,819 | 11 | $53,124 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $48,450 | 20 | $47,482 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $51,103 | 33 | $49,324 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
| Baseball | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
| Track | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
History, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MUSIC
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Pre-Nursing Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Security and Loss Prevention Services
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Counseling Psychology
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Anna Maria Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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