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Anna Maria College

Anna Maria College

Paxton, MA · Rural · 906 students
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$28,333
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
44%
Graduation rate
52% typical
$46,651
Earnings 10 years on
$51,562 typical
50%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Anna Maria College is a private Catholic institution in central Massachusetts best known for its deep commitment to community service and specialized professional programs in public safety, healthcare, and social services. Its strongest academic offerings include highly regarded programs in Fire Science, Criminal Justice, Nursing, and Music Therapy, all of which emphasize practical, hands-on training backed by small class sizes. The student experience is centered around a tight-knit, service-oriented community on a scenic 192-acre woodland campus in Paxton, while benefiting from cross-registration opportunities in nearby Worcester. Distinctively, Anna Maria is recognized as a national pioneer in fire science and emergency management education, seamlessly blending career-focused preparation with a tradition of civic leadership.

Wikipedia:Anna Maria College was a private Catholic college in Paxton, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded in 1946 as a women's college, but was coeducational from 1973. The school offered both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college ceased operations at the end of the spring 2026 semester.

Location
Paxton, MA, 01612-1198 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
ORH · Worcester
5 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$44,571
Housing & food (on campus)$17,892
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$68,816
Average net price$28,333
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$44,571
Housing & food (on campus)$17,892
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$68,816
Average net price$28,333
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.annamaria.edu
How it’s made up
Tuition$44,298
Books & supplies$750
Personal expenses$2,000
Transportation$1,300
Total published by the school$68,816
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$25,554
$30–48k
$24,373
$48–75k
$25,366
$75–110k
$27,627
$110k+
$33,305
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $29,110
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
44%
Within 4 yrs
36%
Back for yr 2
60%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 49.1% · others: 43.1% 
8 yrs after starting
45% graduated · 39% transferred · 16% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$63,110
10 yrs after entry$46,651
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$6.5k–$26.3k
90th percentile$33,000
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
50%
Test policy
Test optional
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 48.0% · women 53.6% 
Yield: 6.5% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 63%Women 37%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
34%
First-gen
40%
Family income
$53,085
Independent
23%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
14%
Where first-years come from
In state (MA)
42.7%
Out of state
48.4%
International
1.3%

Most out-of-state first-years from: CT 39 · FL 23 · RI 9 · PA 6 · NY 4

Race & ethnicity
White
47%
Hispanic
15%
Black
17%
Asian
1%
Non-resident
3%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
15%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Ice Hockey
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$63,110
After 10 yrs
$46,651
Fire Protection58
Criminal Justice and Corrections47
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing37
Business Administration, Management and Operations37
Security Science and Technology15
Psychology, General14
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General14
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions11
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities9
Human Services, General9
Social Work9
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods3
Community Organization and Advocacy3
Design and Applied Arts3
Music3
Homeland Security2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$2M
Full-time faculty
30%
Faculty salary
$7,264/mo
Teaching spend
$7,851
per student
Federal loans
65%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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