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Assumption University

  • LocationWorcester, MA
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,046 students
  • SponsorAugustinians of the Assumption
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Assumption University is a Catholic liberal arts university sponsored by the Augustinians of the Assumption in Worcester, Massachusetts. Campus Ministry publishes weekday Mass at 5 p.m., weekend Masses, weekly confession, and Wednesday Exposition during the academic year. The Foundations Program requires an Introduction to Theology course and two philosophy cornerstones, and a theology major is offered.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 4

  • Monday–Friday5:00 PMChapel of the Holy Spirit · During the academic year (late August to mid-May).
  • Saturday8:00 AMChapel of the Holy Spirit · Incorporated with Morning Prayer; academic year.
  • Sunday10:00 AMChapel of the Holy Spirit · Academic year.
  • Sunday7:00 PMChapel of the Holy Spirit · Academic year.

Confession 2

  • Sunday6:20 PM–6:50 PMCampus (location not specified) · Academic year; also by appointment.
  • Wednesday7:35 PM–8:30 PMCampus (location not specified) · Academic year; also by appointment.

Adoration 1

  • Wednesday7:30 PM–9:00 PMCampus (location not specified) · Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament; academic year.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Prayer and Worship on Campus | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/prayer-and-worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sunday—10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Monday to Friday—5 p.m. Saturday—8 a.m. (incorporated with Morning Prayer)”
    Mass is scheduled on campus during the academic year: weekdays at 5 p.m., Saturday at 8 a.m., and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
    “Sunday—10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Monday to Friday—5 p.m. Saturday—8 a.m. (incorporated with Morning Prayer)”
    Mass is scheduled on campus during the academic year: weekdays at 5 p.m., Saturday at 8 a.m., and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
    “Sunday—10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Monday to Friday—5 p.m. Saturday—8 a.m. (incorporated with Morning Prayer)”
    Mass is scheduled on campus during the academic year: weekdays at 5 p.m., Saturday at 8 a.m., and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
    “Sunday—10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Monday to Friday—5 p.m. Saturday—8 a.m. (incorporated with Morning Prayer)”
    Mass is scheduled on campus during the academic year: weekdays at 5 p.m., Saturday at 8 a.m., and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
    “Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Sunday—6:20 to 6:50 p.m. Wednesday—7:35 to 8:30 p.m. or by appointment”
    Scheduled confession is offered on campus Sunday and Wednesday during the academic year.
    “Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Sunday—6:20 to 6:50 p.m. Wednesday—7:35 to 8:30 p.m. or by appointment”
    Scheduled confession is offered on campus Sunday and Wednesday during the academic year.
    “Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesday—7:30 to 9:00 p.m.”
    Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is held Wednesday evenings.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Assumption University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miChapel of the Holy Spirit: 0.1 mi1St. Bernard's Church: 2.0 mi2Our Lady of Fatima: 2.3 mi3Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church: 2.4 mi4Cathedral of Saint Paul: 2.6 mi5Saint Johns Catholic Church: 2.9 mi6Assumption University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Chapel of the Holy Spirit — 0.1 mi
  2. St. Bernard's Church — 2.0 mi
  3. Our Lady of Fatima — 2.3 mi
  4. Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church — 2.4 mi · 341 June Street, Worcester
  5. Cathedral of Saint Paul — 2.6 mi · 38 High Street, Worcester
  6. Saint Johns Catholic Church — 2.9 mi · 44 Temple Street

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

82 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Mass Monday through Friday at 5 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit during the academic year (late August to mid-May).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer and Worship on Campus | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/prayer-and-worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday—10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Monday to Friday—5 p.m. Saturday—8 a.m. (incorporated with Morning Prayer)”
      Mass is scheduled on campus during the academic year: weekdays at 5 p.m., Saturday at 8 a.m., and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
      “Several campus ministers, Assumptionist priests, and Religious of the Assumption sisters are available to serve as spiritual directors or prayer companions.”
      Assumptionist priests serve students on campus alongside campus ministers.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Saturday 8 a.m. (with Morning Prayer), Sunday 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer and Worship on Campus | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/prayer-and-worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday—10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Monday to Friday—5 p.m. Saturday—8 a.m. (incorporated with Morning Prayer)”
      Mass is scheduled on campus during the academic year: weekdays at 5 p.m., Saturday at 8 a.m., and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession on campusOne or two scheduled times per week (Two scheduled times per week (Sunday and Wednesday) plus confession by appointment.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer and Worship on Campus | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/prayer-and-worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Sunday—6:20 to 6:50 p.m. Wednesday—7:35 to 8:30 p.m. or by appointment”
      Scheduled confession is offered on campus Sunday and Wednesday during the academic year.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Exposition on Wednesday evenings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer and Worship on Campus | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/prayer-and-worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesday—7:30 to 9:00 p.m.”
      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is held Wednesday evenings.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (The page names a resident Assumptionist community of priests and brothers that serves students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer and Worship on Campus | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/prayer-and-worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Several campus ministers, Assumptionist priests, and Religious of the Assumption sisters are available to serve as spiritual directors or prayer companions.”
      Assumptionist priests serve students on campus alongside campus ministers.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer and Worship on Campus | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/prayer-and-worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the Chapel is open 6 AM to 11 PM every day”
      The Chapel of the Holy Spirit is open for prayer every day from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (11 weekly times documented: 8 Mass, 2 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

84 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (THE 100 plus one second theology cornerstone are required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-26 Academic Catalog | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2025-26-Academic-Catalog-and-Advising-Guide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course fulfills the first theology requirement in the Foundations Program.”
      THE 100 fulfills the first theology requirement of the Foundations Program.
      “THE 100 Introduction to Theology Second Theology”
      The Foundations Program sequence lists THE 100 Introduction to Theology and a Second Theology course.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)At least one required course is explicitly Catholic theology (THE 100 Introduction to Theology is required and described as the study of Catholic theology.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-26 Academic Catalog | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2025-26-Academic-Catalog-and-Advising-Guide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course introduces students to the intellectual challenge posed by the academic study of Catholic theology.”
      THE 100 Introduction to Theology is described as the study of Catholic theology.
      “This course fulfills the first theology requirement in the Foundations Program.”
      THE 100 fulfills the first theology requirement of the Foundations Program.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (PHI 100 plus a second philosophy cornerstone are required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-26 Academic Catalog | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2025-26-Academic-Catalog-and-Advising-Guide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “No Foundations Program Cornerstone (PHI 100 and second philosophy) courses approved”
      Foundations Program philosophy cornerstones are PHI 100 and a second philosophy course.
      “It serves as the first Cornerstone philosophy in the Foundations Program”
      PHI 100 is the first philosophy cornerstone in the Foundations Program.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-26 Academic Catalog | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2025-26-Academic-Catalog-and-Advising-Guide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “rooted in an approach to the liberal arts informed by the Catholic intellectual tradition”
      The Foundations Program core is described as an approach to the liberal arts informed by the Catholic intellectual tradition.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-26 Academic Catalog | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2025-26-Academic-Catalog-and-Advising-Guide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Major in Theology introduces students to the rich, variegated, and continuing tradition of Christian and Catholic theological reflection.”
      A Theology major is offered.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

83 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (Four professional ministry staff listed (Director, two Campus Ministers, one Campus Minister/Brother). Graduate assistant, Ministers in Residence, administrative staff, and InterVarsity representative not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Luis Melgar Director of Campus Ministry 508-767-7057”
      Luis Melgar is listed as Director of Campus Ministry with a published phone number.
      “Jonathan Bezdegian, D.M.A. Campus Minister and Director of Liturgical Music”
      Jonathan Bezdegian is listed as a Campus Minister and Director of Liturgical Music.
      “Una Murphy Campus Minister 508-767-7474”
      Una Murphy is listed as a Campus Minister with a published phone number.
      “Br. Elmer Vergara Campus Minister 508-767-7404”
      Brother Elmer Vergara is listed as a Campus Minister with a published phone number.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearFour or more distinct retreats (Retreats for first-year students, weekly short retreats before Wednesday Exposition, February weekend retreat, student athletes, seniors, and Holy Week.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Growth at Assumption | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreats are also offered for student athletes, for seniors, and during Holy Week.”
      Campus Ministry offers retreats for several student groups and seasons, in addition to the first-year and February retreats.
      “A weekend retreat with students from Assumption and other local colleges and universities is offered in February at Holy Family Retreat Center in West Hartford, Connecticut.”
      A February weekend retreat is offered at Holy Family Retreat Center.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsOne or two (One student faith-formation group (Bible study led by Campus Ministry); no Catholic student organization appears on the recognized organizations list.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Growth at Assumption | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible Study: Join a member of the Campus Ministry staff and fellow classmates to dig deeper into the meaning of the Bible in a conversational setting.”
      Campus Ministry offers a student Bible study.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Growth at Assumption | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Residential Hall Ministry: Four members of the Campus Ministry team live in apartments among students as Ministers in Residence in Alumni, Salisbury, and Wachusett halls.”
      Campus Ministry runs a residential hall ministry with Ministers in Residence in three halls.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Leadership at Assumption University | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/leadership-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The vice president for mission provides leadership in advancing the University’s Catholic identity and mission of faith and service.”
      The University has a Vice President for Mission.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

79 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Reach Out Center offers both weekly and one-time community service opportunities.”
      The Reach Out Center coordinates community service opportunities.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (Community Service Learning courses and minor are available; not required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Reach Out Center offers both weekly and one-time community service opportunities.”
      The Reach Out Center coordinates community service opportunities.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (THE 343 Social Teachings of the Church is offered and fulfills a Foundations requirement only as one option.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-26 Academic Catalog | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2025-26-Academic-Catalog-and-Advising-Guide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The aim of the course is to discover and understand the distinctive principles of Catholic social teaching”
      THE 343 The Social Teachings of the Church is offered and fulfills a Foundations requirement.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (SEND immersion trips (including migrant hospitality on the U.S./Mexico border) and the CRS Social Justice Ambassadors program.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Community Service | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ambassadors raise awareness, educate others on, and foster dialogue on issues of inequality, justice, and social change.”
      The Catholic Relief Services Social Justice Ambassadors program addresses inequality and justice.
    2. Service Immersion Trips | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/service-immersion-trips · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Since 1986, members of the Assumption community have traveled during University breaks to sites in the U.S. and abroad to encounter people in need through service, mutual learning, and spiritual reflection.”
      SEND service immersion trips have run since 1986 to sites in the U.S. and abroad.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (SEND trips are inspired by Catholic teachings and coordinated by Campus Ministry staff.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Community Service | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Inspired by Catholic teachings, students immerse themselves in these service and reflection-driven experiences”
      The SEND immersion trips are inspired by Catholic teachings.
    2. Service Immersion Trips | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/service-immersion-trips · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Contact Una Murphy.”
      Campus Ministry staff coordinate the SEND service immersion trips.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is scheduled on campus on weekdays, Saturday, and Sunday, and the chapel is open for prayer daily.
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer and Worship on Campus | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/prayer-and-worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday—10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Monday to Friday—5 p.m. Saturday—8 a.m. (incorporated with Morning Prayer)”
      Mass is scheduled on campus during the academic year: weekdays at 5 p.m., Saturday at 8 a.m., and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
      “the Chapel is open 6 AM to 11 PM every day”
      The Chapel of the Holy Spirit is open for prayer every day from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Confession and Wednesday Exposition are scheduled during the academic year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer and Worship on Campus | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/prayer-and-worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Sunday—6:20 to 6:50 p.m. Wednesday—7:35 to 8:30 p.m. or by appointment”
      Scheduled confession is offered on campus Sunday and Wednesday during the academic year.
      “Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesday—7:30 to 9:00 p.m.”
      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is held Wednesday evenings.
  • Foundations requires an Introduction to Theology course described as the study of Catholic theology, and a theology major is offered.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-26 Academic Catalog | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2025-26-Academic-Catalog-and-Advising-Guide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course introduces students to the intellectual challenge posed by the academic study of Catholic theology.”
      THE 100 Introduction to Theology is described as the study of Catholic theology.
      “The Major in Theology introduces students to the rich, variegated, and continuing tradition of Christian and Catholic theological reflection.”
      A Theology major is offered.
  • Campus Ministry lists several retreat formats in a published retreat description.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Growth at Assumption | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreats are also offered for student athletes, for seniors, and during Holy Week.”
      Campus Ministry offers retreats for several student groups and seasons, in addition to the first-year and February retreats.

Concerns

  • Community Service Learning and Catholic social teaching courses are available; not required of all students.
    Sources (2)
    1. Community Service | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Reach Out Center offers both weekly and one-time community service opportunities.”
      The Reach Out Center coordinates community service opportunities.
    2. 2025-26 Academic Catalog | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2025-26-Academic-Catalog-and-Advising-Guide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The aim of the course is to discover and understand the distinctive principles of Catholic social teaching”
      THE 343 The Social Teachings of the Church is offered and fulfills a Foundations requirement.
  • The only faith-formation group named is a Bible study.
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Growth at Assumption | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible Study: Join a member of the Campus Ministry staff and fellow classmates to dig deeper into the meaning of the Bible in a conversational setting.”
      Campus Ministry offers a student Bible study.
    2. Recognized Student Organizations | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/student-groups-and-activities/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “For more information about any clubs or student organizations, contact the Office of Student Activities at 508-767-7403.”
      The recognized student organizations list is maintained by the Office of Student Activities; no Catholic student organization is listed.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Chapel of the Holy Spirit and Tinsley Campus Ministry Center

  • Address: 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Interfaith Prayer Room in the Tinsley Campus Ministry Center

Source: assumption.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, assumption.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 4 location not published

Service 3

  • SEND service immersion tripsOff campus
    University breaks (Spring Break and May in 2025-26)
    Week-long service and reflection trips in the U.S. and abroad, inspired by Catholic teachings; 2025-26 trips included the Dominican Republic and El Paso, Texas.
    assumption.edu, assumption.edu, assumption.edu
  • Reach Out Center weekly serviceOff campus
    Weekly during the academic year
    Weekly service with Worcester partner agencies; one-time service opportunities for teams and clubs.
    assumption.edu, assumption.edu
  • Catholic Relief Services Social Justice Ambassadors
    Raise awareness and foster dialogue on inequality, justice, and social change; a Global Campus partner with Catholic Relief Services.
    assumption.edu

Faith formation 2

  • Bible Study
    Conversational Bible study with Campus Ministry staff and students.
    assumption.edu
  • Christian Initiation
    Formation for students preparing for Baptism, Confirmation, or Eucharist, or for entry into the Catholic Church.
    assumption.edu

Retreats 1

  • Retreats
    First-year on-campus retreat; short sessions before Wednesday Exposition; February weekend; athletes; seniors; Holy Week
    Retreats offered by Campus Ministry, including a February weekend at Holy Family Retreat Center, West Hartford, Connecticut.
    assumption.edu, assumption.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Campus Ministry | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Luis Melgar Director of Campus Ministry 508-767-7057”
    Luis Melgar is listed as Director of Campus Ministry with a published phone number.
    “Luis Melgar Director of Campus Ministry 508-767-7057”
    Luis Melgar is listed as Director of Campus Ministry with a published phone number.
  2. Spiritual Growth at Assumption | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Retreats are also offered for student athletes, for seniors, and during Holy Week.”
    Campus Ministry offers retreats for several student groups and seasons, in addition to the first-year and February retreats.
  3. Community Service | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our Reach Out Center offers both weekly and one-time community service opportunities.”
    The Reach Out Center coordinates community service opportunities.
  4. Prayer and Worship on Campus | Assumption Universityassumption.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/prayer-and-worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “the Chapel is open 6 AM to 11 PM every day”
    The Chapel of the Holy Spirit is open for prayer every day from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
82 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.75%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.84%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.11 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$13,143

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,688
Total students2,046
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$29,498
Cost of attendance (per year)$65,551
Median federal debt at graduation$27,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
75%
First-year retention84%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$74,895
Admission rate83%
Students receiving Pell grants22%

Value index: 55 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Worcester

The Most Reverend Robert J. McManus, Bishop of Worcester

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 164562
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
  • Accreditation: New England Commission of Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is Assumption University a Catholic college?
Yes. Assumption University is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Worcester. Its sponsor is Augustinians of the Assumption.
What is Assumption University’s Compass Score?
82 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Assumption University?
Mass is listed at Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Assumption University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Assumption University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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