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Assumption University

Private nonprofit 4-year · Worcester, Massachusetts · 1,669 undergradsRoman CatholicTest-optional

Campus of Assumption University
Photo: Mike Murray (Michael_brazell) at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Admission8 in 10 get in83% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$28,788a year · sticker $66,847
Graduation rate
73%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years in$73,712median per year · debt $27,000
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Assumption University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Worcester, Massachusetts with 1,669 undergraduates. It admits 83% of applicants, costs an average of $28,788 a year after grants and graduates 73% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

Assumption University acceptance rate and admissions

Assumption University admitted 83% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

Assumption University application deadlines 2026-27

RoundDeadline
Early decisionNov 1, 2026 (passed)
Early actionNov 15, 2026
Early action IIDec 15, 2026
Regular decisionApr 1, 2027

Next deadline: Early action, Nov 15, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Assumption University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.

Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.

Assumption University tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$53,420
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$16,344
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$66,847
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$28,788

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $28,788 a year after grants and scholarships, $38,059 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$21,587
$30,001 to $48,000$24,489
$48,001 to $75,000$22,195
$75,001 to $110,000$28,011
Over $110,000$32,717

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Assumption University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

Assumption University graduation rate, earnings and debt

73%
finished within 6 years
84%
came back for year two
27%
get a Pell Grant
  • 73% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
  • Former students earned a median of $73,712 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
  • Students who completed left with a median of $27,000 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

Assumption University$73,712
Massachusetts median, private nonprofit 4-year$74,103
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582

Debt compared

Assumption University$27,000
Massachusetts median$23,335
U.S. median$23,250

Median debt is 37% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

Assumption University majors and what graduates earn

Assumption University awarded bachelor's degrees in 37 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from economics ($90,662).

Economics$90,662
Accounting$87,681
Biology$83,706
Marketing$75,091
Public relations and advertising$74,900
Criminology$67,883
Sociology$67,635
Business administration$67,523
All 37 majors at Assumption University
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Economics9$64,626$90,662n/a
Accounting26$63,698$87,681$27,000
Biology22$44,042$83,706$27,000
Marketing45$51,435$75,091$27,000
Public relations and advertising13$55,824$74,900$26,000
Criminology20$43,247$67,883$27,000
Sociology13$41,585$67,635$27,000
Business administration32$55,446$67,523$27,000
English16$44,729$62,073$27,000
Psychology34$35,524$61,578$27,000
Teacher education by grade level22$48,896$61,136$27,000
Political science13n/a$58,537n/a
Physical and occupational therapy37$43,708$54,822$27,000
History15$35,530$49,526$26,000
Health professions, general52n/an/an/a
Nursing23n/an/a$27,000
Finance20n/an/a$27,000
IT and network administration15n/an/an/a
Computer science12n/an/an/a
Communication10n/an/an/a
Graphic and industrial design10n/an/an/a
Mathematics9n/an/an/a
International business5n/an/an/a
Business analytics and operations research5n/an/an/a
Biochemistry and molecular biology4n/an/an/a
Neuroscience4n/an/an/a
International/Globalization Studies4n/an/an/a
Computer and information sciences3n/an/an/a
Romance languages3n/an/an/a
Philosophy2n/an/an/a
Environmental science1n/an/an/a
Teacher education by subject1n/an/an/a
Divinity and ministry1n/an/an/a
Chemistry1n/an/an/a
Art and design, general1n/an/an/a
Music1n/an/an/a
Fine and studio arts0n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at Assumption University

7 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Show 7 graduate programs
ProgramDegreeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterMedian debt
Business administrationMaster's47$86,662n/a
Clinical and counseling psychologyMaster's33$57,388$46,099
School counseling and student servicesMaster's21$54,781$41,000
Physical and occupational therapyMaster's13$55,816n/a
Special educationMaster's12n/an/a
Health administrationMaster's11n/an/a
Mental health counselingMaster's1n/an/a

Students and location

  • 1,669 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
  • 55% women, 46% men
  • 11 students for every faculty member
  • Setting: midsize city
  • Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Assumption University?

Assumption University admitted 83% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does Assumption University cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $53,420. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $28,788 a year in 2024-25.

Is Assumption University test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, Assumption University reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at Assumption University?

73% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

How much do Assumption University graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $73,712 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.

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