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Assumption is in Worcester, Massachusetts. Worcester is a medium-sized city. The school is classified as a Roman Catholic college. Assumption is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Post-Master's certificate.
Assumption tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include mathematics, media, therapy and counseling, nutrition and exercise therapy, and liberal arts.
Not all applicants to Assumption are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 580 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 490 to 590 in 2005. People seek out Assumption, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 2,766 students study at Assumption (in 2005).
Very few students at the school attend part-time. Assumption offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Assumption can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Northeast 10 Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Assumption College
500 Salisbury St
Worcester, MA 01609-1296
General Phone: (508) 767-7000
Admissions Phone: (888) 882-7786
Financial Aid Phone: (508) 767-7158
http://www.assumption.edu
Assumption awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 168 | business management, accounting, marketing, international business, human resources, business communications |
| Liberal Arts | 160 | English, liberal arts and sciences, history, political science, sociology, Spanish language, international studies, French language, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 80 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 72 | rehabilitation |
| Media | 57 | communication studies, organizational communications |
| Science | 34 | biology, chemistry, biotechnology |
| Education And Teaching | 14 | special ed, education |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | theology, philosophy |
| Law | 4 | legal assistant |
| Art Studies | 4 | visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Medicine | 3 | gerontology, medical preparatory |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Medical Adminstration | 2 | health care administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and safety |
| Design | 0 | graphic design |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Fine Arts | 0 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for Assumption in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 495 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 90 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 27 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 9 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Assumption had a total enrollment of 2,766 students (2,428 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 68% |
| Connecticut | 14% |
| Rhode Island | 7% |
| New Hampshire | 4% |
| New York | 2% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
Assumption offers campus housing for 1,962 of its 2,428 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Worcester, 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 15 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,357 | 2,538 | 76% | 565 | 22% |
| Men | 1,572 | 1,098 | 70% | 237 | 22% |
| Women | 1,785 | 1,440 | 81% | 328 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 100% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (888) 882-7786
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,095 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,095 |
| Room and board | $ 8,780 |
| Room charge | $ 5,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,280 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,530 |
Financial Aid:
Assumption participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 211800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (508) 767-7158
Assumption has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $73,934 | 7 | $64,593 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 31 | $60,562 | 15 | $57,757 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 32 | $47,566 | 27 | $46,097 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $39,295 | 3 | $38,955 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 82 | $56,477 | 52 | $51,538 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Basketball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Track | Northeast 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 32 | 26 | 58 |
| Basketball | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| Football | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Track | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 9 | 16 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Special Education and Teaching, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Economics
International/Global Studies
Italian Studies
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Assumption Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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