How do I schedule a campus tour at Anna Maria College?

Visits to Anna Maria College are by appointment — request a time at https://annamaria.edu/admission/visit-campus/. No bookable slots published. Visits arranged directly: call (508) 849-3360 or email admissions@annamaria.edu. Group tours are email-only. A $500 visit grant applies to official on-campus visits by full-time students.

Does Anna Maria College offer self-guided or virtual tours?

Yes — Anna Maria College offers a virtual tour (https://www.annamaria.edu/visit).

What is the nearest airport to Anna Maria College?

The nearest major airport is Boston Logan (BOS), about 46 miles away.

Where can I stay when visiting Anna Maria College?

Hotels near campus include Check nearby accommodations. See the visit-planning section on this page for details.

Anna Maria College Campus Tours & Visits — Paxton, MA

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Anna Maria College is a private institution in Paxton with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A small campus of 948 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

40% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,651 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,396.

Established

1946

Motto

Lux et Veritas

Type

Private college

Division

Division III

90%

Acceptance

—

SAT Avg

948

Undergrads

13:1

Student : Faculty

40%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$46,651

Earnings 10yr

$29,396

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports — AMCATS

BaseballBasketball

History & Fun Facts

•In 1951, the college moved to its present location in Paxton.
•In 1973, Anna Maria College became coeducational and began graduate degree programs a year later.
•On April 3, 1980, the Sisters of Saint Anne ceased involvement in running the school, and a Board of Trustees was established.
•In 2004, the college established the Molly Bish Center for the Protection of Children and the Elderly.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-OptionalTracks InterestOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common Application

Early Action

December 15

Regular Decision

rolling

Deadline Calendar

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Typical Application Requirements

0/9 items complete

Common Application or Coalition Application

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Official High School Transcript

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School Report + Counselor Recommendation

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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SAT or ACT Scores (test-optional)Optional

Check current test policy

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Anna Maria College Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

Required for arts programs

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Interview (recommended)Optional

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Transfer Admission

Minimum credits

12 semester hours

International Students

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$43,064

Room & Board$17,310

Books & Supplies$1,000

Total Cost of Attendance$61,106

Average Net Price$29,396

Median Debt at Graduation$25,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$24,807

$30–48K$27,406

$48–75K$27,834

$75–110K$33,441

$110K+$33,624

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Financial Aid

Merit Scholarships

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

37.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Academics

semester

Majors

35

Avg class size

15

Student-faculty ratio

11:1

Programs (63)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate40.4%

Freshman Retention61.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$63,110

10 Years$46,651

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

62%

Below Average

Campus Life

NCAA Division IIIGreat Northeast Athletic ConferenceGreek Life

Housing & Residential Life

all four years

Housing Styles

traditional residence hallssuite-style

Dining

Student Body

Undergrads

948

Gender Split

37% / 63%

Women / Men

First Generation

40%

Pell Grant Recipients

34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 49%

Black 14%

Hispanic 14%

Asian 1%

Two+ 1%

Int'l 10%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

132Very High

Estimated from MA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K

44 mi(76 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

155 mi(269 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

236 mi(409 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BOSBoston Logan46 mi

BDLHartford Bradley48 mi

MHTManchester-Boston48 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA44 mi

~1h 16m drive

Providence, RI44 mi

~1h 16m drive

Hartford, CT55 mi

~1h 35m drive

Central (cold winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Plan Your Visit

Admission Office

50 Sunset Lane, Paxton, MA 01612

(508) 849-3360[email protected]

Virtual Tour →Campus Map →

Nearby Attractions

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Worcester Art Museum

Museum with collections spanning 5,000 years of art history

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EcoTarium

Science and nature museum with indoor exhibits and outdoor wildlife trails

•

Wachusett Mountain

Ski resort and hiking destination with panoramic views

Anna Maria College

More About This School

Varsity Sports — AMCATS

History & Fun Facts

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Regis College

Cambridge College

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Admissions

Admissions

Deadline Calendar

Typical Application Requirements

Transfer Admission

International Students

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Financial Aid

Debt & Aid Detail

Academics

Programs (63)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Campus Life

Housing & Residential Life

Dining

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

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Nearby Attractions

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