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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 56%.
The student population of Assumption College for Sisters has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Assumption College for Sisters diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
55 students
4,639 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
22 students
1,960 students
# Part-Time Students
33 students
2,679 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
34 students
545 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
22 students
1,960 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
33 students
2,504 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
20 students
20 students
% Asian
16%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
25%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
40%
44%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
36%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.42%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $5,383 is less than the state average of $16,268. The private state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$5,383
$16,268
Tuition Notes
We currently charge $172/credit.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
77%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
Source: 2021 (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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