Anna Maria College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Anna Maria College is a private nonprofit institution located in Paxton, Massachusetts with approximately 906 undergraduate students enrolled. Anna Maria College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 50%. The average net price after financial aid is $28,333 per year. The graduation rate is 46%, and the typical graduate earns $48,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Anna Maria College is a private Catholic college in Paxton, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded in 1946 as a women's college, but has been coeducational since 1973. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 40% graduation rate and 62% freshman retention rate suggest many students don't finish, which is a real red flag worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively manageable $17,500, and the small Catholic college setting in Paxton may appeal to students who want close faculty attention and a tight-knit community. Worth considering only if you've had an honest conversation about what's kept so many students from crossing the finish line — and have a clear plan to avoid the same outcome.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 21% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (906 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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