Assumption University

Worcester, Massachusetts

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1904Midsize citySEVP certified

About

Assumption University is a private Catholic university in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption. It enrolls about 2,000 students and offers 37 majors and 50 minors. The university confers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in its undergraduate program, and Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Master of Business Administration degrees as well as graduate study certificates.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$53,420
Estimated total for international students: US$66,847

Net price calculatorassumption.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,669
Graduate students: 324
International undergraduates: 3%
Students per teacher: 11 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 83%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 73%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$73,712

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (60)

Bachelor's degrees43 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminologyDesign and Applied ArtsEconomicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryInternational BusinessInternational/Globalization StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMathematics and Statistics, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPsychology, OtherPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSociologyTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheological and Ministerial StudiesVisual and Performing Arts, General

Master's degrees9 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel Services

Associate's degrees1 subject

Psychology, General

Graduate certificates7 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel Services

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.