10 Interesting Facts about Assumption University
- Assumption University was founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption, a religious order.
- The university has a strong liberal arts curriculum, with majors ranging from classics to neuroscience.
- Assumption University is located on a 185-acre campus in Worcester, Massachusetts, which is the second largest city in New England.
- Assumption University is home to over 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1.
- US News ranks Assumption University, Worcester MA as #40 in Regional Universities North (tie), #31 in Best Value Schools.
- Assumption University is a member of the Northeast-10 Conference, which is composed of 15 schools located throughout the Northeastern United States. The conference is known for its competitive level of play in NCAA Division II.
- The university’s athletic teams are known as the Assumption Greyhounds. The name was chosen because of the breed’s reputation for being fast and agile, reflecting the qualities that the university’s student-athletes strive to embody.
- The university has a strong history of success in athletics. The men’s basketball team, for example, has won five Northeast-10 Conference championships, and the women’s basketball team has won six conference championships.
- The university has a strong commitment to service and social justice, and students are encouraged to participate in community service and volunteer work.
- Assumption University has a strong alumni network, with notable graduates including former Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker and former NFL player Joe Vellano.
Tuition & Fee
| 2023-2024 COA | FEE | 2023-2024 COA | FEE |
| Tuition | $48,552 | Tuition | $48,552 |
| Health Fee | $162 | Health Fee | $162 |
| Student Activities Fee | $324 | Student Activities Fee | $324 |
| Orientation Fee | $450 | Orientation Fee | $450 |
| Technology Fee | $376 | Technology Fee | $376 |
| UG Loan Fee | $58 | UG Loan Fee | $58 |
| Room Damage Deposit | $350 | Live at home cost adjustment | $2,500 |
| Room | $9,586 | Books | $1,000 |
| Board | $5,560 | Personal Expenses | $1,000 |
| Books | $1,000 | Transportation | $800 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,000 | – | – |
| Transportation | $800 | – | – |
| Total COA (Cost of Attendance) | $68,218 | Total COA (Cost of Attendance | $55,222 |
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