“⚠️ CLOSED: Anna Maria College ceased academic operations after Spring 2026.”
INSTITUTION CLOSED: Anna Maria College announced on April 23, 2026 that it would permanently cease academic operations at the end of the Spring 2026 semester. The Board of Trustees cited significant enrollment decline following the COVID-19 pandemic, a going-concern qualification on its FY2025 audit, and the inability to project sufficient liquidity to meet regulatory thresholds. This decision is not subject to reversal. Students enrolled at the time of closure were offered transfer pathways through partner institutions, and graduating seniors were permitted to complete commencement. Anna Maria College was a private Catholic liberal arts institution located on a 260-acre campus in Paxton, Massachusetts, founded in 1946 by the Sisters of Saint Anne. Originally a women's college, it became coeducational in 1973. The college was rooted in the traditions of Catholic education, combining liberal arts and sciences with career-focused programs across four schools: Business; Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; Nursing and Health Sciences; and Professional Studies. At its height, the college enrolled approximately 1,500 students across undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs. The college was historically known for strong programs in fire science, criminal justice, nursing, social work, and business administration. Its 260-acre campus near Worcester offered a peaceful suburban setting while providing access to the Greater Boston and Worcester metro areas. In 2025, the Class of 2025 reported a 95.2% employment placement rate. However, sustained post-pandemic enrollment declines ultimately made continued operation financially untenable. This profile is maintained for historical reference only — no new student applications are being accepted.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
Regional Universities North
US News 2026 (range #150-164)
Top Performers on Social Mobility (Regional Universities North)
US News 2026
Test Optional — You can submit scores if they help your case, but they're not required.
Official SourceRegular Decision
INSTITUTION CLOSED — no new applications accepted.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$44,571 – $46,131
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Offered pre-licensure BSN and health science programs; nursing applicants required ACT/SAT/TEAS scores even under test-optional policy.
Career-focused programs in business administration, management, sport management, and accounting.
Humanities, social sciences, psychology, criminal justice, legal studies, art therapy, and music therapy programs.
Applied and interdisciplinary programs including fire science, education, and public safety.
4 years
Historically the most enrolled program at Anna Maria, preparing graduates for leadership roles in fire service and emergency management. Graduates reported the highest median earnings among AMC programs (~$86,000).
4 years
Pre-licensure BSN with strong clinical placement outcomes; nursing graduates reported median earnings of approximately $76,000. Required ACT/SAT/TEAS scores regardless of test-optional policy.
4 years
CSWE-accredited program grounded in the college's Catholic social justice tradition, preparing students for licensure and graduate-level study.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $44,571
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
