Assumption University

What Assumption University does

Assumption University is a private Catholic liberal arts university headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts, founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption and rebranded from Assumption College to university status in 2020. The institution operates five academic units — D'Amour College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Froelich School of Nursing, Grenon School of Business, School of Health Professions, and School of Graduate Studies — and serves traditional undergraduate, graduate, transfer, international, and student-athlete populations on its residential Worcester campus and a Rome, Italy study-abroad campus. Reported headcount is 251-500 employees, with directory listings indicating approximately 338 faculty and 257 staff, supporting an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio with 100% professor-taught classes and 26 NCAA athletic teams.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees, room and board, auxiliary services (conference services, facility rentals, bookstore), and philanthropic grants and donations. Nearly $50 million in scholarships and grants are awarded annually, with 99% of undergraduates receiving some form of financial aid; specific tuition rates are not publicly disclosed. The technology stack comprises standard higher-ed SaaS — Brightspace LMS, Microsoft 365/Houndmail, Handshake for career services, Common Application for admissions, and Parchment for transcripts — with cross-registration enabled through the HECCMA consortium of seven Worcester-area colleges. The go-to-market is multi-modal: sales-led admissions outreach, community-led alumni referrals through the ASPIRE program, and direct-to-consumer application via Common App, supplemented by dedicated international student recruitment.

Notable strategic positioning includes a Top 4% ROI ranking from Georgetown Center for Education and the Workforce, 96% post-graduation employment, NSA/CISA Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense designation, and stacked program accreditations (NECHE, CCNE, CACREP, MPCAC, ACS). Leadership under President Greg Weiner — appointed in 2022 as the first Jewish president of a Catholic college or university in the United States — has accompanied expansion into health professions, NCAA Division I athletics (Women's Ice Hockey, 2023), and new research centers.

Name

Assumption University

Legal name

Assumption University

Website

https://assumption.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Assumption University is a private Catholic liberal arts university in Worcester, Massachusetts, founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption. It serves undergraduate and graduate students through five academic schools, with 26 NCAA athletic teams and a Rome Campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAH), Selective/Highly Selective Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAJ)

Keywords

• Private university education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Liberal arts education
• Study abroad programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Worcester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, including full-pay students and those paying reduced rates after financial aid
2. Room and Board: On-campus housing and dining services revenue from residential students
3. Auxiliary Services: Conference services, facility rentals, bookstore, and other campus services
4. Grants and Donations: Philanthropic contributions and grants including the $1 million Taylor Dining Hall renovation and various institutional aid programs distributing nearly $50 million annually in scholarships and grants

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Assumption University is a private Catholic liberal arts institution that sells undergraduate and graduate degree programs, certificates, and continuing education across five academic units: the D'Amour College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Froelich School of Nursing, the Grenon School of Business, the School of Health Professions, and the School of Graduate Studies. Offerings include four-year baccalaureate degrees, MBA and master's programs, accelerated and dual-degree pathways, and study-abroad programming through the Rome Campus, supported by on-campus housing, dining, and NCAA athletics.

Product overview

Assumption University is a comprehensive private Catholic liberal arts institution offering a portfolio of educational products and services structured as a multi-school university with undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The institution comprises five academic units: Grenon School of Business, Froelich School of Nursing, D'Amour College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Health Professions, and School of Graduate Studies. Core products include undergraduate degree programs, graduate degree programs (MBA, master's, C.A.G.S.), certificate programs, and professional education. The university extends its offerings through a Rome Campus (study abroad), experiential learning components (internships, undergraduate research, community service), athletics (26 NCAA teams), and summer sessions. Programs emphasize Catholic liberal arts education integrating faith and reason, with distinctive offerings including the Foundations Program core curriculum and Foundations Forward four-year student roadmap. The institution serves undergraduate and graduate students seeking career preparation combined with intellectual formation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs
• Graduate Degree Programs
• Grenon School of Business Programs
• Froelich School of Nursing Programs
• School of Health Professions Programs
• School of Graduate Studies Programs
• Rome Campus Study Abroad
• Summer Semester
• Dual and Accelerated Degrees
• NCAA Athletics Programs
• Conference and Facility Rental Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of graduates employed one year after graduation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Worcester Red Sox (WooSox)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partnerships and corporate sponsorships with Worcester Red Sox; student internship programs providing real-world sports industry experience; ASPIRE program connections
• Hanover TheatreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partnership with the Hanover Theatre in Worcester for cultural events and community engagement
• Worcester RailersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partnership supporting Worcester's minor league hockey team
• DCU CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partnership with the DCU Center venue in Worcester for events and community engagement
• Community Harvest ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent volunteers serve at Community Harvest Project in Grafton, which aims to build an engaged and healthier community by growing fresh fruits and vegetables for hunger relief
• GoodwillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Move Out Donation Drive, collecting usable goods for donation during student move-out
• Worcester County Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Move Out Donation Drive, collecting non-perishable food items for local food bank
• Clark UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHECCMA consortium partner for cross-registration; allows full-time undergraduate students to take courses at partner institutions
• College of the Holy CrosscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHECCMA consortium partner for cross-registration among Worcester area colleges
• Worcester Polytechnic InstitutecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHECCMA consortium partner for cross-registration among Worcester area colleges
• Worcester State UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHECCMA consortium partner for cross-registration among Worcester area colleges
• Anna Maria CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHECCMA consortium partner for cross-registration among Worcester area colleges
• Nichols CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHECCMA consortium partner for cross-registration among Worcester area colleges
• UMass Chan Medical SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHECCMA consortium partner for cross-registration among Worcester area colleges
• MassRidesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with MassRides to promote commute options and improve transportation within the Commonwealth
• National GridminorOthersLocal delivery service provider for electricity; bids commodity to electricity providers with 30% required to be hydro-electric power per TransCanada contract
• TransCanadaminorOthersElectricity commodity supplier with contract requiring 30% hydro-electric power
• SodexocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus dining services provider implementing sustainability initiatives including Fair Trade certified products, local farms sourcing, and composting programs diverting 95% of waste
• EL HarveyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracted waste hauler for monitoring waste streams related to construction and demolition
• Fair Trade Colleges and UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRS Social Justice Ambassadors led Fair Trade initiative resulting in Assumption receiving approval as a Fair Trade College
• Catholic Relief ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CRS for Social Justice Ambassadors program and Fair Trade purchasing through Equal Exchange for campus ministry events
• Denecker Career Development & Internship CentercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCareer services center helping students build skills, experience, and connections through internships and career planning

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• College of the Holy Cross: Jesuit Catholic liberal arts college in Worcester, MA - the most direct local peer to Assumption given shared faith affiliation, similar undergraduate focus, comparable size, and identical Worcester-area recruiting footprint within the HECCMA consortium.
• Fairfield University: Jesuit Catholic university in Fairfield, CT with comparable multi-school structure (undergraduate + graduate + professional), NCAA Division I athletics, and similar enrollment scale in the Northeast.
• Stonehill College: Catholic liberal arts college in Easton, MA - comparable in faith affiliation (Holy Cross), size, NCAA Division II athletics, and New England regional recruiting overlap.
• Providence College: Catholic liberal arts college in Providence, RI - comparable in religious identity (Dominican), residential undergraduate model, NCAA Division I athletics footprint, and approximate enrollment scale.
• Anna Maria College: Private Catholic college in Paxton, MA (Worcester area) - a fellow HECCMA consortium peer, similar Catholic identity, and similar small-scale footprint serving overlapping regional applicants.
• Salve Regina University: Catholic university in Newport, RI sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy - similar faith affiliation, small residential undergraduate focus, and comparable New England regional Catholic identity and size.

Regional players

• Clark University: Private research university in Worcester, MA and fellow HECCMA consortium member - overlapping Worcester geography but with a stronger research identity, larger graduate programs, and more urban liberal arts positioning.
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Specialized STEM-focused research university in Worcester, MA and HECCMA consortium member - overlapping recruiting market but differentiated by STEM focus and stronger career outcomes rankings in engineering/CS.
• Nichols College: Small private business-focused college in Dudley, MA and fellow HECCMA consortium member - comparable in size but with a specialized business/accounting focus that competes for similar Worcester-area students.

Broad incumbents

• Boston College: Large Jesuit Catholic research university in Chestnut Hill, MA - a broader incumbent in the same Catholic-Northeast space that competes for the same mission-aligned applicants at a larger scale and stronger brand ranking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@assumptionuniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/Assumption-University-109447772446
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/assumption-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/assumption_u
• Xx.com/assumptionuma

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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