Assumption University (Worcester)
Assumption University is a private, Roman Catholic university in Worcester, Massachusetts. Assumption was founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption. It enrolls about 2,000 undergraduate students and offers 35 majors and 49 minors. The university confers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in its undergraduate program, and Master of Arts and Master of Business Administration degrees as well as graduate study certificates.
Former name | Assumption College (1904–2020) |
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| Motto | Until Christ be Formed in You |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | October 1, 1904 |
| Founder | Congregation of the Augustinians of the Assumption |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Assumptionist) |
Academic affiliations | NAICU, ACCU, IFCU, HECCMA |
| Endowment | $93.9 million (2016) |
| President | Gregory S. Weiner |
Academic staff | 139 Full-time |
| Students | 2349 |
| Undergraduates | 1,955 |
| Postgraduates | 394 |
| Location | Worcester , Massachusetts , United States 42.2905°N 71.8295°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 185 acres (74.9 ha) |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Nickname | Greyhounds |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – Northeast-10 Conference |
| Mascot | Pierre the Greyhound |
| Website | www |
With the transition from Assumption College to Assumption University in 2020, Assumption reorganized into five schools: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Grenon School of Business, Froelich School of Nursing, School of Health Professions, and School of Graduate Studies.
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