While easily overlooked amid the many academic powerhouses in the Boston area, Stonehill College is an excellent school in its own right. Located about 20 miles south of the city, Stonehill College is a Catholic, liberal arts institution.
It offers over 50 majors and 50 minors in the humanities, arts, business, education and natural and social sciences. With approximately 2,500 students, it is known for its small class sizes; the average class size is just 17, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.
Although Stonehill College does have a higher-than-average price tag, 98% of its enrolled students receive financial aid.
Personal responsibility, community and social justice are taken seriously: The school sponsors a local farm and has a center devoted to running nonprofit organizations. It also encourages students to participate in community service programs at home and abroad; students put in over 40,000 hours of community service each year.
For fun, Stonehill offers several club sports, including dance, field hockey, lacrosse and rugby, as well as organizations centered around neuroscience, improv comedy, financial management, and more.
