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Students attend Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts, 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 mathematics, fine arts, therapy and counseling, medical adminstration, and liberal arts.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 560. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 570 and 640. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Stonehill College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 2,443 students at Stonehill College (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Stonehill College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Stonehill College values student athletics, and belongs to the Northeast 10 Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Stonehill College
320 Washington Street
Easton, MA 02357-6110
General Phone: (508) 565-1000
Admissions Phone: (508) 565-1373
Financial Aid Phone: (508) 565-1088
http://www.stonehill.edu
Stonehill College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 167 | accounting, marketing, business management, finance, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 153 | English, political science, history, economics, sociology, interdisciplinary studies, foreign language and literature, international relations, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 57 | psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Science | 47 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Education And Teaching | 45 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education |
| Media | 37 | communication studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 31 | criminology |
| Medical Adminstration | 23 | health care administration, health care facilities management |
| Mathematics | 19 | mathematics, computational mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 13 | fine arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy, religion |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | human services, public administration |
| Medicine | 0 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Stonehill College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 582 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 19 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 8 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 7 | 4 |
In 2005, Stonehill College had a total enrollment of 2,443 students (2,336 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 55% |
| Connecticut | 11% |
| New York | 10% |
| New Hampshire | 7% |
| Rhode Island | 5% |
| Maine | 4% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
Stonehill College offers campus housing for 1,825 of its 2,336 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Easton, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,848 | 2,745 | 57% | 619 | 23% |
| Men | 2,053 | 1,208 | 59% | 264 | 22% |
| Women | 2,795 | 1,537 | 55% | 355 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 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 | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (508) 565-1373
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,540 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,540 |
| Room and board | $ 10,564 |
| Room charge | $ 6,434 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,130 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (508) 565-1088
Stonehill College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 57 | 19 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $77,442 | 6 | $73,417 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 38 | $63,672 | 17 | $62,231 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $49,175 | 20 | $50,042 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $37,491 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 89 | $62,517 | 44 | $57,506 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Basketball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Track | Northeast 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 68 | 57 | 125 |
| Basketball | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| Football | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Track | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 33 | 44 |
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
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 6% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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