Assumption College for Sisters exists to educate women called to a life of consecration to God and of service in the Roman Catholic Church. It provides a value-centered, two-year program in theology and the liberal arts. The College welcomes women religious of any racial or ethnic background. In addition, any woman who is seriously discerning religious life and is recommended by a vocation director or spiritual director may also enroll, though she is not yet part of a religious community or a formal formation program.
School Highlights
Assumption College for Sisters serves 55 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the state average of 60%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 55 students
Private-state tuition: $5,383
Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
Minority enrollment: 60%
Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 100% over five years.
Assumption College for Sisters
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
The student population of Assumption College for Sisters has grown by 41% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five years.
The Assumption College for Sisters diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
55 students
5,858 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
22 students
2,576 students
# Part-Time Students
33 students
3,282 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
20 students
20 students
% Asian
16%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
26%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
40%
40%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
36%
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.74
College Completion Rate
100%
27%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $5,383 is less than the state average of $16,113. The private state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$5,383
$16,113
Tuition Notes
We currently charge $172/credit.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
76%
Acceptance Rate
100%
90%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Conveniently located in a facility about fifty miles from New
York City and about twice that distance from Philadelphia, ACS
faculty members enrich themselves and their students through visits
to museums and attendance at conventions, workshops, and lectures.
Administrative collaboration with neighboring colleges allows
students to take advantage of resources and cultural enrichment not
available at ACS. Assumption College for Sisters exists to educate
women called to a life of consecration to God and of service in the
Roman Catholic Church. It provides a value-centered, two-year
program in theology and the liberal arts. The College welcomes
women religious of any racial or ethnic background. In addition,
any woman who is seriously discerning religious life and is
recommended by a vocation director or spiritual director may also
enroll, though she is not yet part of a religious community or a
formal formation program. Assumption College for Sisters has
existed for over 50 years to minister to the spiritual and academic
needs particularly of women religious. The College awards two
degrees: the Associate in Arts and the Associate in Religious Arts.
Students can also earn a Certificate in Theological Studies.
Assumption College for Sisters merited accreditation by the Middle
States Association of Colleges and Schools in 1965. The Commission
on Higher Education renewed this status in 1975, 1985, 1995 and
2005.
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