Stonehill
College
Dean of Admissions and Enrollment
320 Washington Street
Easton, MA 02357-5610
508-565-1373
Fax: 508-565-1545
admissions@stonehill.edu
http://www.stonehill.edu
2007-2008
COSTS:
Tuition:
$27,080
Room and Board:
$
Fees, books, misc.:
$400
Easton, Massachusetts
Overview
Stonehill
is a competitive, coeducational, Catholic college located just south of
Boston. Established in 1948 by the Congregation of Holy Cross (founders
of the University of Notre Dame, Indiana), Stonehill continues the rich
Holy Cross tradition of a rigorous liberal education. As a comprehensive
undergraduate college of 2,200 full-time degree students, Stonehill offers
thirty-one major programs in the liberal arts, natural sciences, and business.
The College’s programs, through an involved and engaging faculty
and a commitment to experiential learning, aim to foster effective communication,
critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills in all students.
Over seventy organized student groups representing academic societies, multicultural interests, music (as well as performance), community service, and shared interests, in areas such as Amnesty International, the environment, and the EMS Club, enable Stonehill’s student population of 2,200 to actually get involved.
In addition to the
undergraduate programs listed below, the College offers a Master of Science
in Accountancy degree.
Location and Community
Just 22 miles south of Boston, Stonehill is located in the town of Easton
(population 23,242). Featuring stunning Georgian-style architecture, the
College’s thirty-one main buildings are set among a beautifully
landscaped 375-acre campus of ponds, rolling fields, and wooded glens.
The beaches of Cape Cod and the mansions and history of Newport and Providence,
Rhode Island, are within 45 minutes of the campus, as are major concert
(the Tweeter Center for Performing Arts) and sports (Gillette Stadium)
venues. The most popular off-campus destination is Boston. Students from
more than sixty area colleges and universities converge on Boston to experience
its museums, art galleries, shopping and dining, theaters, sporting events,
and other exciting nightlife offerings. During the week, Stonehill students
enhance their academic experience through internships with the city’s
plethora of high-tech, medical, and financial institutions.
The College provides a shuttle service that connects to Boston’s subway system and area shopping. Stonehill’s student government organization also has vans that student clubs can reserve for trips to sporting events, concerts, skiing, and other activities.
Academic
Life
Stonehill’s primary mission is to provide a challenging program
of academic studies in the liberal arts tradition that engages students
in a lifelong quest for intellectual excellence and dedication to service.
All students receive a strong foundation in the liberal arts in addition
to expertise in one or more fields. The liberal arts courses in the core
curriculum are designed to help students understand their culture, find
and analyze information, develop critical-thinking skills, and become
effective communicators. Developing writing proficiency is a central objective
of the core curriculum and is emphasized in all classes.
Interaction with faculty members and academic advisers is a vital part of a Stonehill education. At freshman orientation, each student is assigned an academic adviser. Students who declare a major are assigned a faculty mentor from within their major; students who do not declare a major receive assistance from an adviser who specializes in helping undecided students. Advisers help students choose their major, approve course selections, and give advice on study-abroad, internship, and graduate school opportunities.
Students are encouraged to explore various fields of interest in their first two years, but they must choose a major by the middle of their junior year. They take five courses a semester and must complete forty courses to receive a bachelor’s degree.
Majors
Offered:
The College offers Bachelor of Arts degrees
in American studies, chemistry, communication, criminology, economics,
education studies (early childhood, elementary, middle, and secondary),
English, fine arts, foreign languages (concentrations in French, Spanish,
or two languages), gender studies, health-care administration, history,
international studies, mathematics, multidisciplinary studies, philosophy,
political science, psychology, public administration, religious studies,
and sociology. Bachelor of Science degrees are offered in biochemistry,
biology, chemistry, computer engineering, computer science, and neuroscience.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degrees are offered in
accounting, finance, international business, management, and marketing.
In addition, Stonehill College, in cooperation with the University of
Notre Dame, offers a combination five-year B.A./B.S. program in computer
science and computer engineering.
Preprofessional programs are offered in dentistry, education, law, medicine, and theology. Students interested in the field of education can receive early childhood, elementary, middle, and secondary school teacher certification. Students may double major as well as design their own major by combining various departmental courses into a comprehensive multidisciplinary program.
Facilities
and Resources
Kaplan’s Insiders Guide to the 320 Most Interesting
Colleges listed Stonehill as one of the colleges with the “Best
Freshman Housing.” Upper-class housing is equally nice, and that’s
perhaps why almost everyone lives on campus all four years. Housing is
guaranteed, and 89 percent of all students live on-campus.
A new 90,000-square-foot state-of-the-art science center is planned to open in fall 2009. This exciting science facility will include research labs with advanced technology and instrumentation for the biochemistry, biology, chemistry, neuroscience, physics, and psychology departments.
The MacPhaidin Library and Networked Information Center provides students with features such as wireless access, multimedia computers, and electronic resources that include E-Journals, WorldCat (for locating books worldwide), and technology workshops focused on library research skills.
The Joseph W. Martin
Institute for Law and Society serves as a regional center for education,
research, and public service. The Martin Institute features an archival
research center, the Center for Regional and Policy Analysis, the Stonehill
Education Project, and the papers of Joseph W. Martin, the former speaker
of the U. S. House of Representatives, as well as the papers of Stonehill
graduate Michael Novak, recipient of the very prestigious Templeton Award.
Campus
Life
Stonehill provides its students with a powerful environment for learning
where they are safe, known, and valued. The College has a beautiful campus,
an enviable location, and state-of-the-art facilities. More than 89 percent
of the students live in first-rate on-campus housing and take advantage
of the wide range of social and cultural activities offered on campus
or in nearby Boston. Housing is guaranteed for four years.
Sports
/ Varsity
Athletics
Stonehill fields varsity teams (NCAA Division
II) in twenty sports, in addition to a vibrant intercollegiate club, recreational,
and intramural sports program.
Expenses
For the 2006—07 academic year, Stonehill’s
costs were $27,080 for tuition and $11,040 for room and board.
Financial
Aid / Scholarships
The College is committed to helping each qualified student find the resources
to meet the cost of a Stonehill education. In fact, Stonehill distributes
more than $32 million a year in scholarships and financial aid to a full-time
student body of 2,200 students. Last year, the average financial aid package
awarded to first-year applicants who demonstrated a need was $19,271.
Stonehill also awards a competitive number of merit-based scholarships
to outstanding students who do not demonstrate a financial need. Stonehill’s
merit fund program awards scholarships ranging from $4,000 to $15,000
per year.
To file for Stonehill
scholarship and/or financial aid consideration, students should simply
complete the online CSS PROFILE form at http://profileonline.collegeboard.com.
Stonehill’s CSS PROFILE code number is 3770. In addition, students
must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Assistance (FAFSA)
online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov in order to be considered for government
funds. The College’s federal code number for the FAFSA form is 002217.
Admission
Requirements / Application
Admission to Stonehill is selective. Annually, over 5,600 high school
students apply for 600 places. The College actively seeks an academically
strong, geographically, culturally, and ethnically diverse student body.
In the admissions process, all information on each applicant is carefully
considered, but academic performance and curriculum in high school are
given the greatest weight. The Admissions Committee evaluates the depth
and strength of each applicant’s course selection and the consistency
of their grades. Competitive students should have completed a strong academic
program from among their high school’s most challenging offerings.
Students may submit testing scores from either the SAT or ACT program.
The Admissions Committee also evaluates extracurricular activities, work,
volunteer and community activities, recommendations, and writing samples.
The College awards credit for strong scores on Advanced Placement, CLEP,
and higher-level International Baccalaureate exams.
Stonehill College
Dean of Admissions and Enrollment
320 Washington Street
Easton, Massachusetts 02357-5610
508-565-1373
Fax: 508-565-1545
admissions@stonehill.edu
http://www.stonehill.edu
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