Anna Maria College

www.annamaria.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $41,744
    3.5% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $29,094
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    50.3%
    6,906 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,202
    73.2% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    46.2%
    147 Graduates

    About

    Anna Maria College is a higher education institution located in Worcester County, MA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Anna Maria College were Public Administration (72 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (40 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (34 degrees).

    In 2024, 415 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Anna Maria College. 36.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 63.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (274 degrees), 8.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (33 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Anna Maria College is $41,744, which is $17,744 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Anna Maria College is $41,744, which is $17,744 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,094.

    In 2024, 92% of undergraduate students attending Anna Maria College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $41,744
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Anna Maria College was $41,744. The cost of tuition at Anna Maria College is $17,744 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $29,094
    2024 Value
    1.26%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Anna Maria College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,094. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Anna Maria College grew by 1.26%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $14,155
    Room and Board
    $1,000
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Anna Maria College was of $14,155 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 29.3% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 55.6% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    92%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    65%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    92% of undergraduate students at Anna Maria College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 16.5% with respect to 2023, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Anna Maria College received 6,906 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 74.2% annual growth. Out of those 6,906 applicants, 3,474 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 50.3% acceptance rate.

    There were 1,202 students enrolled at Anna Maria College in 2024. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Anna Maria College has an overall enrollment yield of 6.48%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    50.3%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    3,474
    Accepted Out of 6,906

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Anna Maria College was 50.3% (3,474 admissions from 6,906 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 89.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 74.2%, while admissions declined by 2.17%.

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    SAT Scores

    2%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    4
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    2% of enrolled first-time students at Anna Maria College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Anna Maria College had a total enrollment of 1,202 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Anna Maria College is 880 students and the part-time enrollment is 322. This means that 73.2% of students enrolled at Anna Maria College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Anna Maria College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.6% White, 14.5% Black or African American, 13.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% Asian, 0.666% Two or More Races, and 0.582% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Anna Maria College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (27%), followed by White Female (18.6%) and Black or African American Male (11.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (31%), followed by White Female (21.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.91%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    73.2%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Anna Maria College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,202 students. The full-time enrollment at Anna Maria College is 880 and the part-time enrollment is 322. This means that 73.2% of students enrolled at Anna Maria College are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    60%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Anna Maria College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Anna Maria College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      572 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      174 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      159 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Anna Maria College is 47.6% White, 14.5% Black or African American, 13.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% Asian, 0.666% Two or More Races, and 0.582% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 218 students (18.1%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 113 fewer women than men received degrees from Anna Maria College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Anna Maria College is white (274 degrees awarded). There were 8.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (33 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at Anna Maria College is Public Administration (72 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (40 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (34 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Anna Maria College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (151 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (98 degrees), and Psychology (25 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Anna Maria College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,745,795 people), Accountants & auditors (1,066,945 people), Other managers (943,360 people), Financial managers (574,300 people), and Secondary school teachers (567,897 people).

    The most specialized majors at Anna Maria College in 2024 are Protective Services (151 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (98 degrees), Psychology (25 degrees), Business (72 degrees), and Education (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Anna Maria College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

    The most specialized majors at Anna Maria College are Protective Services (151 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (98 degrees), Psychology (25 degrees), Business (72 degrees), and Education (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Anna Maria College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,545,182 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (736,441 people), Computer Systems Design (676,496 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (673,399 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (607,265 people).

    The most specialized majors at Anna Maria College are Protective Services (151 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (98 degrees), Psychology (25 degrees), Business (72 degrees), and Education (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Anna Maria College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Fire Science & Fire-Fighting
      64 degrees awarded
    2. Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
      35 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      26 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Anna Maria College was Fire Science & Fire-Fighting with 64 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    264
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    151
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 264 degrees were awarded to men at Anna Maria College, which is 1.75 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (151).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Anna Maria College in Public Administration, which is 5.55 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Anna Maria College in Registered Nursing, which is 7.67 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    33%
    100% Completion Time
    40%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 33% of students graduating from Anna Maria College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      274 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      33 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      27 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Anna Maria College is white (274 degrees awarded). There were 8.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (33 degrees).

    13% of degree recipients (54 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      222 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      215 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      195 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Anna Maria College is white male (222 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (215 degrees).

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    Operations

    Anna Maria College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.53M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.28M (83.9%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, Anna Maria College had a total salary expenditure of 32.7M. Anna Maria College employs 20 Assistant professors, 16 Associate professors and 12 Professors. Most academics at Anna Maria College are Female Assistant professor (11), Male Associate professor (10), and Female Professor (9).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Anna Maria College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 26 employees, Management, with 24 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 18 employees.

    Endowment

    $1.53M
    2024 Endowment
    8.18%
    growth from 2023

    Anna Maria College has an endowment valued at about $1.53M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Anna Maria College grew 8.18% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $44.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $13.2M
    2024 Salaries
    1.69%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Anna Maria College paid a median of $13.2M in salaries, which represents 40.2% of their overall expenditure ($32.7M) and a 1.69% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.01% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.81% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $3.27M
    Instructional Salaries
    50
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Anna Maria College paid a total of $3.27M to 50 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.8% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Anna Maria College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 26 employees, Management with 24 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 18 employees.

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