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Anna Maria College

Anna Maria College

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Anna Maria College Description:

Anna Maria College is a private, Roman Catholic liberal arts college located in Paxton, Massachusetts. It is a member of the Colleges of Worcester Consortium, allowing students to cross-register for classes at 11 other area colleges. The 192-acre central Massachusetts campus is just a few minutes down the road from the thriving college town of Worcester, with Boston, Hartford and Providence all less than an hour away. Academically, AMC students benefit from small class sizes and personal attention, with a student faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The college offers 35 undergraduate degree programs, with popular majors in fire science, criminal justice and business administration. AMC’s graduate division also offers several master’s and certificate programs, including degrees in business, counseling psychology and occupational and environmental health and safety. Students experience a vibrant campus life, with numerous clubs and organizations. The AMC Amcats participate in the NCAA Division III Great Northeast Athletic Conference.

Admissions Data (2012):

Enrollment (2011):

  • Total Enrollment: 1,442 (1,017 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 49% Male / 51% Female
  • 79% Full-time

Costs (2012 - 13):

  • Tuition and Fees: $30,676
  • Books: $1,000 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $11,450
  • Other Expenses: $1,266
  • Total Cost: $44,392

Anna Maria College Financial Aid (2010 - 11):

  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 99%
    • Loans: 99%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $16,190
    • Loans: $8,395

Most Popular Majors:

Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology

Graduation and Retention Rates:

  • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 61%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 37%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 49%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

Anna Maria College Mission Statement:

see the complete mission statement at http://annamaria.edu/aboutamc/ourmission

"Anna Maria College, a Catholic institution of higher learning, recognizes its obligation to serve its immediate community, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the nation and the world through the provision of education, the preservation of learning, and the sponsorship of research.

Rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition of higher education, Anna Maria College is maintained and operated in conformity with the values of the Judeo-Christian tradition and in keeping with the ideals of its foundresses, the Sisters of Saint Anne. These ideals, which reflect the development of the total human being, also include increasing access to quality education, educational innovation and respect for practical skills.

Specifically, Anna Maria College sees its mission to be that of fostering in its students intellectual involvement, career preparation, social awareness, dedication to justice and peace, religious and moral sensitivity, and a lifestyle capable of sustaining these within balance.

In addition, the College is committed to nurturing the development of a sense of respect for oneself and for others, as well as a sense of responsibility to society and the world."

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