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Stonehill College is a private college located in North Easton, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded in the year 1948 by the Congregation of the Holy Cross. The college campus consists of more than 25 buildings that spread across an area of 375 acres. Stonehill College offers more than 30 major and 35 minor courses in a wide variety of subjects. The institution also provides students the opportunity to select from 120 courses in 35 countries worldwide.
Stonehill College maintains an active athletics department. The campus is home to 20 varsity sports, more than 8 club sports, and 20 intramural sports. The college teams are nicknamed the Skyhawks, and they compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II. The teams participate in sports such as basketball, floor hockey, soccer, and racquetball, among others.
Students attend Stonehill College in Easton, MA, a large suburb. The school is proud of its Roman Catholic status. Stonehill College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
Stonehill College is known for its programs in media, mathematics, fine arts, therapy and counseling, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Stonehill College only let in 52% of those who applied in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 550 and 640.
Stonehill College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 2,450 students at the school (as of 2007).
Full-time students are the norm at Stonehill College. The school has a residential or campus feel. Stonehill College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Northeast 10 Conference. Stonehill College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Stonehill College, a Catholic institution of higher learning founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, is a community of scholarship and faith, anchored by a belief in the inherent dignity of each person.
Through its curriculum of liberal arts and sciences and pre-professional programs, Stonehill College provides an education of the highest caliber that fosters critical thinking, free inquiry and the interchange of ideas.
Stonehill College educates the whole person so that each Stonehill graduate thinks, acts, and leads with courage toward the creation of a more just and compassionate world."
More complete details are provided below.
Stonehill College
320 Washington Street
Easton, MA 02357-6110
General Phone: (508) 565-1000
http://www.stonehill.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 137 | political science, history, English, economics, sociology, international relations, foreign language and literature, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Business And Management | 134 | accounting, marketing, business management, finance, managerial economics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 58 | psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 41 | criminology |
| Media | 41 | communication studies |
| Education And Teaching | 39 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education |
| Science | 36 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Mathematics | 19 | mathematics, computational mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 17 | philosophy, religion |
| Medical Administration | 16 | health care administration, health care facilities management |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Medicine | 3 | neuroscience, gerontology |
| Law | 1 | legal assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | public administration, human services |
Number of programs and degrees for Stonehill College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 537 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 11 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 4 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 3 |
In 2007, Stonehill College had a total enrollment of 2,450 students (2,394 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 48% |
| 20-21 | 43% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 51% |
| Connecticut | 15% |
| New York | 12% |
| New Hampshire | 6% |
| Rhode Island | 4% |
| Maine | 4% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
Stonehill College offers campus housing for 1,889 of its 2,394 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Easton, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,700 | 2,960 | 52% | 659 | 22% |
| Men | 2,291 | 1,212 | 53% | 250 | 21% |
| Women | 3,409 | 1,748 | 51% | 409 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 24% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,440 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,440 |
| Room and board | $ 11,430 |
| Room charge | $ 6,976 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,454 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,112 |
Financial Aid:
Stonehill College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 221700)
Stonehill College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 57 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $94,624 | 5 | $79,900 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 35 | $67,957 | 18 | $66,450 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $53,057 | 27 | $54,096 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $39,000 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 4 | $22,750 | 4 | $24,031 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 87 | $69,335 | 58 | $57,040 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Basketball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Track | Northeast 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 78 | 67 | 145 |
| Football | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| Basketball | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| Track | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 43 | 53 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Computational Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Neuroscience
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Stonehill College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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