by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,126 undergraduates in 2020, Anna Maria is a small, private college located in Paxton, Massachusetts. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, Anna Maria offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Anna Maria can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Anna Maria Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 13.0% of the student population at Anna Maria. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Anna Maria Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Anna Maria does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Anna Maria Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Anna Maria for Veterans Guide.
Anna Maria offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Anna Maria has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,126 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 960 (85.3%). Part-time attendance was 166 (14.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 960 | 166 | 1,126 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Anna Maria receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Anna Maria #581 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Anna Maria by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Anna Maria Diversity Guide.
Anna Maria has a total of 271 student athletes, 182 men and 89 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $794,585 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $794,585 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Anna Maria College Athletics