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Assumption College is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in the year 1904. A Catholic order called Augustinians of the Assumption, under the Augustinian Rule, played an important role in the establishment of this college. The college campus spreads over an area of more than 170 acres. Students are offered numerous programs of study in the fields of business communication, marketing, education, environmental science, and theatre and television arts.
Assumption College's athletic teams are nicknamed the Greyhounds. The men's teams compete in sports such as baseball, basketball, football, cross country, track and field, golf, lacrosse, ice hockey, tennis, and soccer. The women's teams are involved in basketball, track and field, swimming and diving, cross country, field hockey, rowing, soccer, softball, volleyball, tennis, and lacrosse.
Assumption is in Worcester, MA. 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.
Fields of study in vogue at Assumption include science, mathematics, media, therapy and counseling, nutrition and exercise therapy, and liberal arts.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Assumption scored at least 570 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 490 to 570 in 2007.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 2,872 students study at Assumption (in 2007).
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
http://www.assumption.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 157 | business management, marketing, accounting, international business, human resources, business communications |
| Liberal Arts | 143 | English, liberal arts and sciences, political science, history, sociology, economics, international studies, Spanish language, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 85 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 74 | rehabilitation |
| Media | 61 | communication studies, organizational communications |
| Science | 55 | biology, biotechnology, chemistry |
| Education And Teaching | 22 | special ed, school counseling |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 4 | visual and performing arts |
| Design | 4 | graphic design |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy, theology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Law | 2 | legal assistant |
| Medicine | 2 | gerontology, medical preparatory |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and safety |
| Fine Arts | 0 | art history and criticism |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health care administration |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Assumption in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 493 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 103 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 20 | 9 |
| Post-master's certificate | 8 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Assumption had a total enrollment of 2,872 students (2,550 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 19% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 67% |
| Connecticut | 16% |
| Rhode Island | 5% |
| New Hampshire | 4% |
| New York | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Maine | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
Assumption offers campus housing for 1,932 of its 2,550 (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 | 3,899 | 2,625 | 67% | 598 | 23% |
| Men | 1,891 | 1,121 | 59% | 267 | 24% |
| Women | 2,008 | 1,504 | 75% | 331 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 570 |
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% |
| 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 | $ 27,485 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,485 |
| Room and board | $ 9,492 |
| Room charge | $ 5,977 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,515 |
| 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)
Assumption has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 53 | 33 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $78,959 | 11 | $77,151 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 36 | $66,401 | 16 | $61,203 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $50,358 | 28 | $51,199 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $41,778 | 7 | $42,286 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 91 | $58,999 | 62 | $57,379 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Basketball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Track | Northeast 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 24 | 31 | 55 |
| Basketball | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| Football | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Baseball | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Track | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 17 | 19 |
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
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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 ADMINISTRATION
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 6% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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