What a friend would tell you
What Stonehill is looking for
Stonehill values community fit over flashy resumes. Mention the Holy Cross Fathers' mission and how service connects to your goals. Students who show interest in undergraduate research, the SURE program, or specific internship pipelines in the Boston corridor stand out. Visiting campus and referencing specific conversations with faculty helps significantly.
What students wish they'd known
Easton is a quiet suburb 25 miles south of Boston, and getting into the city without a car is a hassle. The social scene on weekends can feel dead since many students go home. Academic offerings are limited compared to larger schools; if your interests are niche, you'll run out of courses. Name recognition outside New England is low.
Stonehill might be a fit if...
- You want a small Catholic college where professors learn your name by week two
- You're targeting Boston-area careers in business, nursing, or healthcare and want internship pipelines built in
- You value a tight residential community over urban access or a party scene
Stonehill Admissions Strategy
Application Info
Plans: EA, RD
Deadlines: EA November 1 · RD February 15
Deadlines: EA November 1 · RD February 15
Test Policy
Test-free (scores not considered)
Scores are not considered at all; submitting them does nothing. Grades, course rigor, and essays carry the full weight here.
Demonstrated Interest
Not Tracked
Not tracked. Skip the info-session circuit and put those hours into the application itself.
Interview
Recommended
Yield Rate
30%
Only 30% of admits choose to enroll. The waitlist moves more than you'd think; if you land on it, make your interest loud.
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Cost & Financial Aid at Stonehill
$58,200
Sticker Price
$14,000
Avg Merit Aid
Need-aware admissions. Meets need: Partial. 89% receive financial aid.
For context: Stonehill spends about $15,500 per student per year on instruction and student resources, right around the $15K national average.
What Stonehill Graduates Get
$52,000
Avg Starting Salary
92%
Employed or in Grad School
70%
Graduate in 4 Years
The 4-year number is the on-time rate; the 6-year rate (76%) is the one schools usually advertise. A wide gap means many students pay for extra semesters.
Stonehill Campus & Culture
The Campus
Stonehill's 384-acre campus in Easton, Massachusetts sits on former Ames family estate land, with rolling hills, wooded trails, and a mix of Georgian brick and modern buildings. The Shields Science Center and the Thomas and Donna May School of Arts and Sciences anchor academics. Donahue Hall and the Holy Cross Center reflect the school's Catholic identity. The grounds feel more like a New England prep school than a typical college.
The Social Scene
Residential college feel, commuter access to Boston area, Catholic values
Stonehill Traditions & Trivia
Skyhawk Madness
The official launch of the basketball season brings the whole campus to the gym for student introductions and school spirit, Stonehill's version of Midnight Madness.
Opening Mass of the Holy Spirit
Each fall, the entire campus community gathers for the liturgy that formally opens the academic year, a Holy Cross tradition that marks Stonehill's Catholic identity.
Academics at Stonehill
What Stonehill is known for
Small Catholic college, strong undergraduate focus, career preparation
Most popular majors at Stonehill
Standout programs
Business, Biology, Communications, Nursing
How the curriculum works
Core curriculum (36 credits), major (30-48), electives
Recommended high school courses
4 years English, 3 Math, 2-3 Science, 2-3 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Language
Notable Stonehill Alumni
Tom May
Former CEO of Eversource Energy, New England's largest utility
Marisa DeFranco
Immigration attorney and Massachusetts political figure
Lou Gorman
Former GM of the Boston Red Sox who built the 1986 pennant team
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Fairfield University
Similar Jesuit values with Connecticut location and stronger business network
Providence College
Comparable Catholic identity with more vibrant campus social life
Loyola University Maryland
Same size and mission, Baltimore setting offers more urban access
Elon University
Similar teaching focus and community feel, warmer climate