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Assumption University

Worcester, MA assumption.edu 1,664 students

Assumption University is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, on a 185-acre campus. The hilltop setting provides views of the city and surrounding landscape. Known for its strong liberal arts foundation, the university fosters a close-knit community. Students benefit from small class sizes and a focus on personal attention from faculty.

Programs
15
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$45,639
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$49,414
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Assumption University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 19% of students receive Pell Grants; 84% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $24,205, roughly 51% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $18,025 $72,100
$30K – $48K $17,319 $69,276
$48K – $75K $25,004 $100,016
$75K – $110K $28,551 $114,204
$110K+ $32,130 $128,520
Sticker price (no aid) $49,414 $197,656
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Assumption University

15 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Accounting Compare across schools →
64
$67,012/yr Very High 2.6x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
59
$56,211/yr High 2.5x
Economics Compare across schools →
55
$58,954/yr Very High 2.0x
Marketing Compare across schools →
55
$55,314/yr Very High 2.8x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools →
54
$51,114/yr High 2.7x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
54
$48,641/yr High 1.5x
Political Science Compare across schools →
45
$38,496/yr Very High 2.7x
Biology Compare across schools →
44
$42,252/yr High 2.7x
Mathematics Compare across schools →
44
$41,695/yr Very High 2.6x
Criminology Compare across schools →
40
$48,600/yr High 1.5x
Psychology Compare across schools →
37
$38,697/yr High 2.1x
Rehabilitation Therapies Compare across schools →
33
$38,094/yr Moderate 2.2x
Sociology Compare across schools →
33
$37,279/yr High 0.9x
English Compare across schools →
26
$34,206/yr Very High 1.9x
Design Compare across schools →
22
$28,032/yr High 0.4x