Assumption College
Work 500 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Work(866) 477-7776
Admissions E-mail: admiss@assumption.edu
Web site: http://www.assumption.edu
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Tier 1
College Category:
Universities-Master's (North)
Universities-Master's (North)
Overview : Assumption College
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Institutional Control: | Private |
| Year founded: | 1904 |
| Religious affiliation: | Roman Catholic |
| Academic calendar: | semester |
| Total number of undergraduates: | 2,169 |
| Setting: | suburban |
| Endowment: | $75,196,071 |
| Fall Admissions | |
| Application deadline: | 2/15 |
| Application fee: | $50 |
| Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: | 71.4% |
| Selectivity: | selective |
| Expenses | |
| Costs: | 2009-2010 Tuition and Fees: $30,171 |
| Mission | |
| School mission: | Assumption College, established in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption, is a coeducational institution known for its classic liberal arts curriculum with strong academic programs in business and professional studies. Our 2,150 undergraduates choose from 37 majors and 43 minors and explore a rich Catholic intellectual tradition. The academic atmosphere is distinguished by individual attention and the quest for personal excellence. Undergraduates and graduate students join with faculty and staff in a thriving academic, social, and spiritual community as they cultivate the academic skills and personal values they need to meet the demands of a constantly changing world. The theoretical knowledge from the classroom is enhanced by practical application in internships and service learning opportunities. Students gain professional experience and explore their career choices at local, national and international internship sites in a variety of settings. Service learning classes specifically coordinate experiences with nonprofit agencies and organizations so that student can integrate what they are learning in class with a practical application that benefits the broader community. Some Assumption students choose to spend a semester or year abroad as part of their undergraduate education. Our students have studied in Australia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, England, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, and Spain, among other locations. The Honors Program students at Assumption select courses and projects that reflect their individual interests, connect their classroom studies with experience in the community, collaborate on research with faculty members, and design independent projects. There is a culture of mentorship within the Assumption community that helps each individual develop a personal compass and find his or her path in life. This is reflected in the co-curricular life of the college. Students participate in more than 60 clubs and organizations that enable them to explore their different interests. Students join academically focused groups, arts and entertainment, media, student government, service organizations, sports or spiritual program initiatives. Assumption is a member of the Northeast-10 Conference and fields 23 intercollegiate sports teams for men and women. There are also many club and intramural sports programs for students to enjoy. It is a college that encourages students to balance their intellectual, social, spiritual, and physical dimensions. At Assumption, 90 percent of the undergraduates live on campus all four years--in fact, on-campus housing is guaranteed. The beautiful, 185-acre campus is in a residential section of Worcester, just a short distance from downtown. Worcester, the second-largest city in New England, is a vibrant college town that is home to 30,000 students and offers extensive opportunities for entertainment, internships, and community service. Great restaurants, cultural venues, retail options, and professional sports teams provide students with many off-campus activities. Worcester is also centrally located, with Boston, Providence, and Hartford, an hour's drive away. There is regular commuter rail service to Boston. Assumption and 12 other colleges and universities in the region created the Colleges of Worcester Consortium to offer their students even greater academic and social opportunities. Assumption students may cross-register for academic credit at any of the participating colleges and enjoy social and cultural events at those institutions. Free transportation is available to a number of them. Finding the truth about oneself and the nature of the world means learning not only how to ask questions, but also how to find the answers. Assumption College is founded on the premise that the educational experience we provide will help students in that pursuit. Assumption graduates are known for their critical thinking, concerned citizenship, and compassionate service. |
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