First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | December 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | April 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: assumption.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Assumption University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MAT-117, MAT-118 6.00 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT-117, MAT-118 6.00 | |
| Biology | 4 | BIO-160 4.00 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHE-131, CHE-132 8.00 | |
| United States History | 4 | HIS-180, HIS-181 6.00 | |
| Psychology | 3 | GEN-ELEC 3.00 | |
| Statistics | 4 | ECO-115 3.00 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSC-117 3.00 |
Show all 30 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MAT-117, MAT-118 6.00 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT-117, MAT-118 6.00 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MAT-131, MAT-132 6.00 | |
| Biology | 4 | BIO-160 4.00 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHE-131, CHE-132 8.00 | |
| United States History | 4 | HIS-180, HIS-181 6.00 | |
| Psychology | 3 | GEN-ELEC 3.00 | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY-101 3.00 | |
| Statistics | 4 | ECO-115 3.00 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSC-117 3.00 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECO-111 3.00 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECO-110 3.00 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HIS-114, HIS-115 6.00 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | ENV-150 4.00 | |
| European History | 4 | HIS-116, HIS-117 6.00 | |
| Human Geography | 4 | GEO-ELEC 3.00 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CSC-113 3.00 | |
| Art History | 4 | ARH-125 3.00 | |
| Music Theory | 4 | MUS-201 3.00 | |
| ART 2D DESIGN | 4 | ARD-175 3.00 | |
| ART 3D DESIGN | 4 | ART-106 3.00 | |
| African American Studies | 4 | HIS-ELEC 3.00 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | POL-ELEC 3.00 | |
| ENGLISH LANG and COMP | 4 | ENG-130, ENG-ELEC 6.00 | |
| ENGLISH LIT and COMP | 4 | ENG-130, ENG-140 6.00 | |
| FRENCH, ITALIAN, LATIN, SPANISH | 3 | 201, 202 6.00 | |
| FRENCH, ITALIAN, LATIN, SPANISH | 4 | 202, 203 6.00 | |
| GOVT/POLITICS US | 4 | POL-ELEC 3.00 | |
| PHYSICS 2 | 4 | PHY-202 4.00 | |
| PHYSICS I | 4 | PHY-201 4.00 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHY-202H 4.00 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHY-201H 4.00 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 202, 203 6.00 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 203, 204 6.00 |
Source: assumption.edu · checked September 23, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 51 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 45 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 37 |
| Psychology | 33 |
| Business Administration and Management | 30 |
| Accounting | 24 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 23 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 19 |
Show the other 23 majors
| Criminology | 19 |
| English Language and Literature | 16 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 15 |
| History | 15 |
| Finance | 14 |
| Organizational Communication | 13 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 10 |
| Political Science and Government | 10 |
| Graphic Design | 9 |
| Mathematics | 8 |
| Sociology | 7 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Computer Science | 7 |
| Actuarial Science | 5 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 5 |
| Molecular Biology | 4 |
| Informatics | 3 |
| Neuroscience | 3 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 3 |
| Environmental Science | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Chemistry | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Northeast 10 Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Northeast 10 Conference
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Worcester, MA
881,248 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Worcester Regional (ORH)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 8.2 of 20
Elevation
679 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
17°F
July high
80°F
Annual snowfall
72.9 in
Days at 90°F or higher
3 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,450 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute2 mi
- Worcester State University2 mi
- Clark University3 mi
- College of the Holy Cross4 mi
- Anna Maria College5 mi
- Nichols College18 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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