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Assumption College For Sisters

Overview of Assumption College For Sisters

The campus of Assumption is in Mendham, NJ, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. Its Roman Catholic nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Assumption is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Assumption is known for its programs in liberal arts and religion and philosophy.

Assumption Selectivity

Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

In 2007, Assumption had 33 students enrolled (32 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Assumption are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Assumption College for Sisters exists to educate women called to a life of consecration to God and of service in the Roman Catholic Church. It provides a value-centered, two-year program in theology and the liberal arts. The College welcomes women religious of any racial or ethnic background. In addition, any woman who is seriously discerning religious life and is recommended by a vocation director or spiritual director may also enroll, though she is not yet part of a religious community or a formal formation program."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Assumption

Assumption College For Sisters
350 Bernardsville Rd
Mendham, NJ 07945-2923
General Phone: (973) 543-6528
http://www.acs350.org

Assumption Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts7liberal arts and sciences
Religion And Philosophy2theology

Number of programs and degrees for Assumption in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree71
Award of less than 1 academic year21

Assumption Student Body

In 2007, Assumption had a total enrollment of 33 students (32 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Women100%
Full-Time100%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White18%
(Foreign Students)82%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-193%
22-243%
25-2915%
30-3433%
35-3915%
40-4927%

Assumption Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time100 %

Assumption Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Mendham, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Assumption Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1212100%12100%
Women1212100%12100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required

Assumption Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,900
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,900
Books and supplies$ 101

Financial Aid:
Assumption participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 259500)

Assumption Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year0*2*
All faculty totalacademic year0*2*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Assumption Degree Programs (2007)

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Theology/Theological Studies

Assumption Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Assumption Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Assumption Female % of student body
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Assumption % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Assumption % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 5%Assumption % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Assumption % students 40 years or older
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Assumption Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Assumption Minority % of student body
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Assumption Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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