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Assumption College For Sisters, New Jersey

Overview of Assumption College For Sisters

The campus of Assumption is in Mendham, New Jersey, 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.

Assumption Selectivity

Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply.

Student Body

In 2005, Assumption had 41 students enrolled (34 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at Assumption 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 07945-0800
http://www.acscollegeforsisters.org

Assumption Programs and Degrees (2005)

Assumption awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts6liberal arts and sciences
Religion And Philosophy0theology

Number of programs and degrees for Assumption in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree61
Award of less than 1 academic year01

Assumption Student Body

In 2005, Assumption had a total enrollment of 41 students (34 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Women100%
Full-Time100%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White14%
(Foreign Students)86%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
18-193%
20-216%
22-249%
25-2920%
30-3434%
35-3914%
40-499%
50-643%
65+3%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Foreign countries94%
New Jersey6%

Assumption Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time71 %
Part-Time100 %

Assumption Room and Board (2005)

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 (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1616100%16100%
Women1616100%16100%

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 Degree Programs (2005)

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Theology/Theological Studies

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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 1%Assumption % of degrees in liberal arts
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Assumption Minority % of student body
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Assumption Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% students 40 years or older
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Assumption % students 40 years or older
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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