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“Stonehill is a vibrant community located just outside America’s #1 college town offering top-notch academics to help students learn to live lives that make a difference.”

Easton, MA

http://www.stonehill.edu/ - admissions@stonehill.edu

INTRODUCTION:

Located just outside Boston, Stonehill is a selective Catholic college on a beautiful campus with 80+ majors in the liberal arts, sciences, and business. Nearly 90% of students participate in internships, study abroad, research, practicum, and field work.

4 DISTINCTIONS

ENGAGED STUDENTS

Stonehill students are active in academics, bringing enthusiasm and expertise to the classroom, internships, and study abroad programs…

Hands-on Learning

 With a full-time undergraduate enrollment of 2,417, Stonehill offers more than 80 academic majors and minor areas of study in the liberal arts, sciences, business, and pre-professional advising programs. Stonehill’s most popular programs are biology, biochemistry, English, political science, criminology, psychology, accounting, prelaw, and education. Stonehill is unique because of the internship and research possibilities the college offers, reflecting its commitment to experiential learning.

 By graduation, nearly 90% of students participate in internships, study abroad, research, practicum, and field work. Business students have interned at companies like Fidelity Investments and PricewaterhouseCoopers; English and writing students have had jobs in print media and public-relations firms; and science students have worked at hospitals in Boston and London.

 Stonehill’s extensive study abroad program is ranked in the top 20 in the nation according to the Institute for International Education, offering opportunities in more than 25 different countries throughout the world. Students can study abroad for a semester or for a full academic year.

 The Stonehill Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) is an incredible research opportunity for undergraduates. It involves 8 to 10 weeks of intense research during the summer with a professor, a stipend of up to $3,500, and the opportunity to co-publish and present at professional conferences and is a significant addition on graduate school applications.

 The core of Stonehill’s liberal arts curriculum is the Cornerstone Program, which leads them to examine the self, society, culture, and the natural world through courses in ethics, sciences, language, and more. Students take an interdisciplinary Learning Community, which combines two academic courses from different disciplines with a team-taught seminar that explores an interrelated topic from both perspectives, and a major Capstone course for seniors.

GREAT TEACHING

An award-winning faculty is the foundation of Stonehill’s academic programs. Combined with small classes, innovative and unique programs, and a solid liberal arts curriculum, Stonehill provides a stimulating academic experience that will change the way you look at the world…

Exciting Programs

 With a student/faculty ratio of 13:1 and an average class size of 20, Stonehill sees individual attention as a key component of our academic programs.

 Stonehill’s accomplished faculty champions our students throughout all four years and is dedicated to teaching, frequently conducting publishable research with students to help with their integrated learning process.

 Students benefit from graduate-level access to high-tech equipment, attend professional academic conferences, and coauthor in-depth papers, all guided by faculty mentors.

Academic Programs

Bachelor of Arts: American Studies; Art History; Catholic Studies; Chemistry; Communication; Computer Science; Criminology; Economics; Education (Early Childhood/Elementary and Secondary Education Minor); English; Environmental Studies; Foreign Languages; French; Gender Studies; Graphic Design; Health Care Administration; History; International Studies; Mathematics; Multidisciplinary Studies; Philosophy; Physics; Political Science; Psychology; Public Administration; Religious Studies; Sociology; Spanish; Studio Arts; Visual & Performing Arts (Music and Theatre Arts Concentrations); Biochemistry; Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Engineering; Mathematics; Neuroscience; Physics; B.S. in Business Administration; Accounting; Finance; International Business; Management; Marketing; Medical Technology; Pre-Dental; Pre-Law; Pre-Medical; Pre-Veterinary; Teacher Certification (pre-K to grade 12)

VIBRANT COMMUNITIES

Top-notch residence life, more than 70 student organizations, excellent campus programming, and easy access to Boston give students plenty of ways to get involved…

An Inclusive Community

 Stonehill is located in Easton, Massachusetts, a friendly residential community nestled between New England’s largest capital cities. We are ideally located just 22 miles from Boston, America’s #1 college town, and 37 miles from Providence, perfectly situated for internships, service opportunities, job prospects, museums, professional sports games, cultural events, and more. Our beautiful, 384-acre campus features traditional landscaping, ponds, wooded trails, Georgian-style architecture, and award-winning student housing.

 Stonehill is a residential college, and 90 percent of students live on campus for all four years. Our Student Government Association (SGA) is one of the country’s most active – its programming won an award from the National Association of Campus Activities. And you can run for SGA as a freshman and get involved right away. There are more than 70 student clubs and organizations, plus 20 competitive Division II varsity teams and numerous intramural, recreational, and intercollegiate club sport programs.

 Each year, approximately 1,700 Stonehill students participate in community service – that’s more than 70% of the student body. Last year, our students provided more than 41,000 hours of service. Every year, more than 500 students take part in Into the Streets, a student-led program that invites you to go beyond the boundaries of campus and into the streets of our local communities to help those in need. More than 700 students have traveled to sites from Honduras to the Gulf Coast and Tennessee on our alternative spring break H.O.P.E. trips – 171 will make the journey this year. 50% of all departments offer a service-learning course in which academics and volunteering are combined, such as “Children as Urban Ecologists,” “Theology and Community Service,” and “Mediated Communication Theory.”

SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES

Hands-on experience is the best preparation for the job market. Look at the results; Stonehill has one of the highest graduate placement rates in the country, for careers, graduate schools, and professional programs…

Education for Life

97% of Stonehill graduates over the last five years were enjoying meaningful careers, enrolled in top graduate programs, and working to improve their communities within one year of graduation:

 Employers: Bank of America, Coca Cola Enterprises, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PricewaterhouseCoopers, General Dynamics

 Graduate Schools: Stanford Law, Oxford University, Georgetown University, Brown University, Tufts University

 Service Programs: AmeriCorps, International Extension India, Peace Corps, World Teach

On average, Stonehill students graduate at a higher rate and in less time than students at many other colleges and universities. About 82% of Stonehill students graduate within four years – more than double the national average. And Stonehill’s four-year graduation rate is 45% higher than the average national five-year rate for public institutions.

The Office of Career Services assists in both career planning and placement by offering interest inventory testing, providing career information, and hosting activities such as mock interviews, job fairs, resume-writing workshops, and an active on-campus recruitment program. Alumni are also very involved on campus, offering internship and job shadowing opportunities, as well as externship experiences and full-time employment.

FAST FACTS

Stonehill is a selective Catholic college with a welcoming community of 2,417 undergraduate students on a beautiful campus with dedicated faculty and 80+ programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and business.

Web site http://www.stonehill.edu

Location Easton, MA—22 miles south of Boston.

Student Profile 2,417 undergraduate students (42% male, 58% female); 29 states and 11 foreign countries; 10% minority

Faculty Profile 148 full-time faculty. 13:1 student/faculty ratio. Average class size 20.

Residence Life Highly residential: 90% of students live on campus.

Athletics NCAA Division II, Northeast 10 Conference. 18 varsity sports (8 men‘s: baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, ice hockey, soccer, tennis, track & field; 10 women‘s: basketball, cross-country, equestrian, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, volleyball), 9 club sports and 20 intramural sports programs.

Academic Programs Bachelor of Arts: American Studies; Art History; Catholic Studies; Chemistry; Communication; Computer Science; Criminology; Economics; Education (Early Childhood/Elementary and Secondary Education Minor); English; Environmental Studies; Foreign Languages; French; Gender Studies; Graphic Design; Health Care Administration; History; International Studies; Mathematics; Multidisciplinary Studies; Philosophy; Physics; Political Science; Psychology; Public Administration; Religious Studies; Sociology; Spanish; Studio Arts; Visual & Performing Arts (Music and Theatre Arts Concentrations); Biochemistry; Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Engineering; Mathematics; Neuroscience; Physics; B.S. in Business Administration; Accounting; Finance; International Business; Management; Marketing; Medical Technology; Pre-Dental; Pre-Law; Pre-Medical; Pre-Veterinary; Teacher Certification (pre-K to grade 12)

Costs and Aid 2010-2011: $32,620 tuition; $12,610 room & board. 90% of students receive some type of financial assistance. Average freshman award: $17,500

Endowment $115 million

More Distinctions

 “Top Up-and-Coming School” in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” guide

 97% of graduates over the last five years were employed, volunteering, or in graduate school within one year of graduation

 90% of students live on campus and benefit from four years of guaranteed housing to all resident students

 80% of students complete an internship, study abroad program, practicum, or field experience before graduation

 82% of students graduate within four years – more than double the national average

 70% of students participate in community service

 16th nationwide for study abroad programs, according to the Institute of International Education

 14th “Most Beautiful Campus,” according to The Princeton Review

 7th in The Princeton Review’s 371 Best Colleges for “Happiest Students.”

ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID

Stonehill College is interested in students with strong records of academic and co-curricular contributions. Admission to Stonehill is extremely competitive, and every effort is made to understand the personal attributes of each applicant. Most successful applicants have prepared for the rigors of Stonehill by taking a demanding college preparatory program, consisting of honors and advanced level coursework when available in high school including:

 4 years of English

 3 years of a Foreign Language

 4 years of History, Political Science, and/or Social Sciences

 3 years of Science

 3 years of Mathematics (including Algebra and Geometry)

All freshman applicants should include the following materials:

 Common Application

 Stonehill Supplemental Information Form for First-Year Applicants

 $60 non-refundable application fee

 Two Teacher Evaluation forms

 School Report completed by your guidance counselor

 Official high school transcript of all completed work

 Official scores from the SAT I or ACT test program (Stonehill has a Test Optional Admissions Policy. SAT or ACT scores are not required for Admissions)

Admission Application Deadline SEPTEMBER ADMISSION: - First Year Early Decision Application Deadline: November 1 - First Year Early Action Application Deadline: November 1 - First Year Regular Decision Application Deadline: January 15 - Fall Transfer Application Deadline: April 1

JANUARY ADMISSION: - First Year Application Deadline: November 1 - Spring Transfer Application Deadline: November 1

Financial Aid The costs for the 2010-2011 academic year are $32,620 for tuition and fees and $12,610 for campus room & board. We offer grants, scholarships, loans, employment programs, and tuition payment plans to help students become a part of the Stonehill community.

Approximately 86% of the accepted freshmen who apply for financial aid receive scholarship/grant assistance. In addition to need-based aid, we offer merit-based scholarships ranging from $2,500 to full tuition. Here’s a partial list of the academic scholarships and need-based grants that Stonehill awards:

 Novak-Templeton Scholarship

 Honors Scholarship

 Presidential Scholarship

 Dean’s Scholarship

 Moriarty Scholarship

 Athletic Scholarship

 Stonehill Grant

Stonehill College also awards funds that are government based such as the SEOG Grant, TEACH Grant, Work-Study, Perkins Loan, Direct Student Loan, Gilbert Grant, and Massachusetts No Interest Loan. The College participates in the federal Pell Grant Program and various state scholarship programs.

CONTACT

Stonehill College

320 Washington Street

Easton, MA 02357

1-508-565-1373

Fax: 508-565-1545

admissions@stonehill.edu