Assumption University (164562)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$48,552

4.01% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$29,072

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

86.5%

4,694 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,046

88.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

74.6%

367 Graduates

About

Assumption University (164562) is a higher education institution located in Worcester County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Assumption University (164562) were General Business Administration & Management (68 degrees awarded), Counseling Psychology (31 degrees), and School Counseling & Guidance Services (22 degrees).

In 2023, 723 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Assumption University (164562). 62.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (576 degrees), 11.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (52 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Assumption University (164562) is $48,552, which is $23,977 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Assumption University (164562) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 601 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Assumption University (164562) is $48,552, which is $23,977 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,072.

In 2023, 98% of undergraduate students attending Assumption University (164562) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$48,552

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Assumption University (164562) was $48,552. The cost of tuition at Assumption University (164562) is $23,977 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Assumption University (164562) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$29,072

2023 Value

0.557%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Assumption University (164562) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,072. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Assumption University (164562) grew by 0.557%.

This chart compares the average net price of Assumption University (164562) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,562

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Assumption University (164562) was of $14,562 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.51% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Assumption University (164562) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Assumption University (164562) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.01% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Assumption University (164562) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Assumption University (164562) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 601 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Assumption University (164562) received 4,694 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 16.3% annual growth. Out of those 4,694 applicants, 4,062 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,046 students enrolled at Assumption University (164562) in 2023.

Assumption University (164562) has an overall enrollment yield of 11.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

4,062

Accepted Out of 4,694

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Assumption University (164562) was 86.5% (4,062 admissions from 4,694 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 82.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 16.3%, while admissions grew by 22.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Assumption University (164562) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Assumption University (164562) in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Assumption University (164562) had a total enrollment of 2,046 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Assumption University (164562) is 1,817 students and the part-time enrollment is 229. This means that 88.8% of students enrolled at Assumption University (164562) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Assumption University (164562), both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.9% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.87% Black or African American, 3.42% Two or More Races, 2.44% Asian, 0.0978% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0489% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Assumption University (164562) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.2%), followed by White Male (33.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.81%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51%), followed by White Male (21.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.01%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Assumption University (164562) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,046 students. The full-time enrollment at Assumption University (164562) is 1,817 and the part-time enrollment is 229. This means that 88.8% of students enrolled at Assumption University (164562) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Assumption University (164562) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Assumption University (164562) was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Assumption University (164562) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Assumption University (164562) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,471 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
228 enrolled students
Black or African American
120 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Assumption University (164562) is 71.9% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.87% Black or African American, 3.42% Two or More Races, 2.44% Asian, 0.0978% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0489% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 56 students (2.74%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 183 more women than men received degrees from Assumption University (164562). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Assumption University (164562) is white (576 degrees awarded). There were 11.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (52 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Assumption University (164562) is General Business Administration & Management (68 degrees awarded), followed by Counseling Psychology (31 degrees) and School Counseling & Guidance Services (22 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Assumption University (164562), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (14 degrees awarded), Psychology (87 degrees), and English (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Assumption University (164562) are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (569,901 people), Other managers (524,874 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (396,496 people), Postsecondary teachers (273,570 people), and Chief executives & legislators (234,174 people).

The most specialized majors at Assumption University (164562) in 2023 are History (14 degrees awarded), Psychology (87 degrees), English (17 degrees), Communications (29 degrees), and Social Sciences (50 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Assumption University (164562) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Assumption University (164562) are History (14 degrees awarded), Psychology (87 degrees), English (17 degrees), Communications (29 degrees), and Social Sciences (50 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Assumption University (164562) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Assumption University (164562).

Most Common (2023)

General Marketing & Marketing Management
54 degrees awarded
General Psychology
43 degrees awarded
Rehabilitation Science
42 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Assumption University (164562) was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 54 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Assumption University (164562) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

270

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

453

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 270 degrees were awarded to men at Assumption University (164562), which is 0.596 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (453).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Assumption University (164562) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Assumption University (164562) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.89 times more than the 37 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Assumption University (164562) in Rehabilitation Science, which is 9.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

69%

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 69% of students graduating from Assumption University (164562) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Assumption University (164562) is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.45% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
576 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
52 degrees awarded
Black or African American
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Assumption University (164562) is white (576 degrees awarded). There were 11.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (52 degrees).

2.35% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
373 degrees awarded
White Male
203 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Assumption University (164562) is white female (373 degrees awarded). There were 1.84 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (203 degrees).

Operations

Assumption University (164562) has an endowment valued at nearly $103M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.73M (8.49%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Assumption University (164562) had a total salary expenditure of 71.2M. Assumption University (164562) employs 53 Assistant professors, 45 Associate professors and 30 Professors. Most academics at Assumption University (164562) are Female Assistant professor (32), Female Associate professor (25), and Male Assistant professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Assumption University (164562) are: Management, with 73 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 36 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees.

Endowment

$103M

2023 Endowment

5.02%

decline from 2022

Assumption University (164562) has an endowment valued at about $103M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Assumption University (164562) declined 5.02% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $53.1M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Assumption University (164562) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$30.3M

2023 Salaries

5.23%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Assumption University (164562) paid a median of $30.3M in salaries, which represents 42.5% of their overall expenditure ($71.2M) and a 5.23% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.02% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.9% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.7M

Instructional Salaries

133

Number of Employees

In 2023, Assumption University (164562) paid a total of $11.7M to 133 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

53 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

73 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Assumption University (164562) were Assistant professor with 53 employees, Associate professor with 45 employees, and Professor with 30 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Assumption University (164562) were Management with 73 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 36 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Assumption University (164562) was Female Assistant professor with 32 employees, Female Associate professor with 25 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Assumption University (164562).

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