Assumption University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Assumption University is a private research university in Worcester, Massachusetts, enrolling about 1,669 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 82.98% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $74,895 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $51,356
- 2024 Average Net Price: $29,498 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 82.98% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,669 99.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 75.23%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 17.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 51.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,797
- Applicants (IPEDS): 4,694
- Room & Board: $15,752 annual estimate
Assumption University: what the data shows
Common questions about Assumption University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Assumption University?
Assumption University is located in Worcester, MA (ZIP 01609-1296).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Assumption University public or private?
Assumption University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Assumption University cost?
Published tuition: $51,356.
Average net price after aid: $29,498.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,885 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $23,632 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $25,471 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $25,961 |
| $110,001+ | $33,463 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $205,424.
How hard is it to get into Assumption University?
Admission rate: 82.98%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Assumption University?
Total enrollment: 1,669 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,797 students.
Graduate enrollment: 324 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Assumption University?
150%-time completion rate: 75.23%.
First-year retention: 83.9%.
What do graduates of Assumption University earn?
Median earnings: $46,029 six years after entry; $74,895 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
21.98% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Assumption University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (79 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (52 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (45 completions)
- Rehabilitation Science (37 completions)
- Psychology, General (34 completions)
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services (32 completions)
- Counseling Psychology (26 completions)
- Accounting (26 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (23 completions)
- Special Education and Teaching, General (22 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Assumption University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 82.98%; completion rate 75.23%; median earnings $74,895 at 10 years; net price $29,498. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$51,356
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Assumption University was $51,356.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$29,498
2024 Value
In 2024 Assumption University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,498.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$117,992 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$29,498 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$205,424 4-Year Tuition
$15,752 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$68,108 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$272,432 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Assumption University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
21.98% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
83.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Assumption University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Assumption University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $34,975 | $34,975 | $25,615 |
| 2014 | $36,160 | $36,160 | $26,350 |
| 2015 | $36,160 | $36,160 | $27,756 |
| 2016 | $36,260 | $36,260 | $28,590 |
| 2017 | $39,598 | $39,598 | $28,285 |
| 2018 | $40,958 | $40,958 | $29,660 |
| 2019 | $42,316 | $42,316 | $28,466 |
| 2020 | $43,978 | $43,978 | $29,898 |
| 2021 | $45,900 | $45,900 | $25,517 |
| 2022 | $47,508 | $47,508 | $28,821 |
| 2023 | $49,414 | $49,414 | $28,853 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
82.98% Acceptance Rate
4,694 Total Applicants
4,062 Students Admitted
479 First-Time Students Enrolled
11.79% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Assumption University reported total enrollment of about 1,669 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (70.8%), Hispanic or Latino (14.0%), and Black or African American (6.3%). About 21.98% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 17.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Assumption University in 2024 is 1,669 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,797 students. Graduate enrollment is about 324 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 70.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
69.98% 100% Completion Time
75.23% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 69.98% of students graduating from Assumption University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 68% male / 32% female
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 15% male / 85% female
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 56% male / 44% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Assumption University.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$74,895 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.05% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
534.75% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Assumption University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 44 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 79 completions
2. Health Professions and Related Programs: 52 completions
3. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 45 completions
4. Rehabilitation Science: 37 completions
5. Psychology, General: 34 completions
6. Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services: 32 completions
7. Counseling Psychology: 26 completions
8. Accounting: 26 completions
9. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 23 completions
Most popular programs at Assumption University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Assumption University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Assumption University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 51.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,808
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,143
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Assumption University is a private non-profit institution located in Worcester, MA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Health Professions and Related Programs, Marketing/Marketing Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,669 students. Student body composition includes White (70.8%), Hispanic or Latino (14.0%), Black or African American (6.3%). The admission rate is 82.98%. The 150%-time completion rate is 75.23%. Approximately 21.98% of students receive Pell Grants. About 17.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Worcester, MA 01609-1296
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Assumption University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Assumption University located?
Assumption University is located in Worcester, MA.
What is Assumption University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Assumption University is 83.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4,694 applicants and 4,062 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Assumption University cost?
Reported tuition is $51,356 and average net price is $29,498 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,752 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Assumption University?
Assumption University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,797 students, White (70.8%), Hispanic or Latino (14.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Assumption University?
About 17.5% of students at Assumption University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Assumption University earn?
Median earnings are $46,029 six years after entry and $74,895 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Assumption University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 75.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Assumption University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Assumption University public or private?
Assumption University is a private nonprofit institution located in Worcester, MA.
Is Assumption University an HBCU?
No. Assumption University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Assumption University a tribal college?
No. Assumption University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Assumption University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Assumption University does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.0%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Massachusetts college costs
- Massachusetts colleges by ROI
- Worcester, Massachusetts city profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Massachusetts
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.