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Assumption College
- 500 Salisbury St
- Worcester, MA 01609
- OPEID College Code: 00211800
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- General Phone: (508) 767-7000
- President: Francesco C. Cesareo
- Website: www.assumption.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 2,872
- College Mascot: Greyhounds
Note: All Sports Except Hockey - College Mascot: Ice Dogs
Note: Hockey Only 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.assumption.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,891 | 2,008 | 3,899 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,121 (59%) | 1,504 (75%) | 2,625 (67%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 267 (24%) | 331 (22%) | 598 (23%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 598 | 100% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 490 | 570 |
| SAT ® Math | 490 | 570 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 93%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 75% | 10% | 20% | 86% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,527 | $3,911 | $1,630 | $11,994 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Number in Default | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| Number in Repayment | 771 | 779 | 596 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $27,485 | $26,060 | $24,095 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $27,485 | $26,060 | $24,095 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 | $850 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,492 | $9,170 | $8,780 |
| Other Expenses | $1,530 | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,492 | $9,170 | $8,780 |
| Other Expenses | $1,530 | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,130 | $1,530 | $2,130 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $39,357 | $37,610 | $35,255 |
| Out of State | $39,357 | $37,610 | $35,255 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $39,357 | $37,610 | $35,255 |
| Out of State | $39,357 | $37,610 | $35,255 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $30,465 | $29,040 | $27,075 |
| Out of State | $30,465 | $29,040 | $27,075 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,872 Undergraduate: 2,430 Graduate: 442
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,090 Female: 1,782
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 954 Female: 1,476
- Graduate Gender Male: 136 Female: 306
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,347 Part-Time: 525
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,174 Part-Time: 256
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 173 Part-Time: 269
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 25 | 0.9% |
| American Indian | 3 | 0.1% |
| Black | 53 | 2% |
| Asian | 41 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 3% |
| White | 2,170 | 76% |
| Unknown | 506 | 18% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 52 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,155 | 40% |
| Ages 20-21 | 883 | 31% |
| Ages 22-24 | 190 | 7% |
| Ages 25-29 | 66 | 2% |
| Ages 30-34 | 29 | 1% |
| Ages 35-39 | 32 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 42 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 14 | 0.5% |
| Age Uknown | 409 | 14% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 597 | 386 | 211 |
| Faculty Status | 280 | 153 | 127 |
| Tenured Faculty | 86 | 86 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 2 | - | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 291 | 153 | 138 |
| Primarily Instruction | 291 | 153 | 138 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 35 | 35 | - |
| Other Professionals | 165 | 110 | 55 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 106 | 88 | 18 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 82 | 66 | 16 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 22 | 20 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,343 (153) | $58,999 (91) | $57,379 (62) |
| Professor | $78,012 (21) | $78,959 (10) | $77,151 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $64,802 (52) | $66,401 (36) | $61,203 (16) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,726 (64) | $50,358 (36) | $51,199 (28) |
| Instructor | $42,000 (16) | $41,778 (9) | $42,286 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,343 (153) | $58,999 (91) | $57,379 (62) |
| Professor | $78,012 (21) | $78,959 (10) | $77,151 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $64,802 (52) | $66,401 (36) | $61,203 (16) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,726 (64) | $50,358 (36) | $51,199 (28) |
| Instructor | $42,000 (16) | $41,778 (9) | $42,286 (7) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $887,151 | $495,398 | $391,753 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 56% | 44% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 497 | 288 | 209 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 443 | 259 | 184 |
| Baseball | 28 | 28 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 136 | 62 | 74 |
| Field Hocky | 23 | - | 23 |
| Football | 89 | 89 | - |
| Golf | 13 | 13 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 28 | 28 | - |
| Lacrosse | 49 | 31 | 18 |
| Rowing | 17 | - | 17 |
| Soccer | 46 | 23 | 23 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 11 | - | 11 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $21,032 | $14,135 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $6,505 | $5,818 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 52 | 29 | 23 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Field Hocky | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Lacrosse | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Rowing | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 69% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 66% |
| Female | 70% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| Black | 50% |
| Asian | 22% |
| Hispanic | 64% |
| White | 68% |
| Unknown | 74% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 4 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 9 | 12 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 4 |
| Liquor Related | - | 5 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 22 | 29 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | - |
| Burglary | 12 | 11 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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