May School of Arts & Sciences

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Why Stonehill College?

The May School of Arts & Sciences brings together Stonehill College’s core disciplines and departments to provide a comprehensive four-year learning experience that fosters insightful collaboration and prepares students to be critical thinkers and creative leaders in their chosen fields.

Students at Stonehill College benefit from small and thoughtful class sizes. And Stonehill faculty, staff and students are empowered to serve as mentors, embodying a coordinated and campuswide commitment to student success.

Our Approach to Leadership

Stonehill College students routinely take advantage of international study abroad, research and service opportunities in order to bring their curricula beyond the classroom in pursuit of knowledge, humanity and service. Whether for a full semester or shorter seminar, These programs gives students the chance to grow personally and augment their learning in a way available only to those who step outside their normal world.

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Stonehill is a welcoming and supportive community where students find lifelong mentors and friends. It's also conveniently located just 22 miles from Boston and 35 miles from Providence, providing access to countless internships, research and cultural experiences.

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Recent Accolades

Organizations involved in assessing U.S. colleges and universities continually cite Stonehill as being among the best in the nation when it comes to value, outcomes and a commitment to making the world a better place. See full list of accolades.

2026 Princeton Review Rankings Place Stonehill in Top 15% of U.S. Colleges

The Princeton Review, the renowned arbiter of excellence in higher education, has chosen Stonehill College for inclusion in its recently released publication The Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition. In addition to this overarching achievement, The Princeton Review also placed Stonehill as No. 16 in its rankings of the top 25 best college athletic facilities.
Stonehill Ranked Among Money’s 2025 Best U.S. Colleges

Magazine’s research shows Stonehill among top 10% nationwide.
Wall Street Journal 2025 Rankings Place Stonehill Among Best Colleges in U.S.

Stonehill College has been recognized again this year by The Wall Street Journal for the value it provides students, especially in the areas of career preparation and character development.

In the News

May School Students Secure Placements with Prestigious Companies and Competitive Grad Programs

Whether headed to Morgan Stanley, University of Baltimore Law School or Sweden, seniors find that their hard work and Stonehill’s reputation open doors.
They Fought for Us, Now They Fight for Sleep

Neuroscience major conducts research designed to help develop treatments for sleep disorders in combat veterans
Stonehill College Named to America’s Top 500 Colleges 2026 List by Forbes

Forbes ranks Stonehill among America’s Top Colleges 2026, citing outcomes, affordability and student success.

By the Numbers

Through an expansive portfolio of internships, externships, study abroad opportunities, and new opportunities for hands-on learning and scholarship, graduates of the May School of Arts & Sciences are well-positioned to thrive in a rapidly changing and globally competitive economy.

90%

PLACEMENT RATE AFTER GRADUATION

Of graduates over the past four years, 90 percent are employed, in top graduate programs or engaged in postgraduate service within six months of graduating

100%

benefit from experiential learning

100% of Stonehill students have at least one practical hands-on experience designed to strengthen career prospects, improve career satisfaction and increase salaries. It's part of Stonehill's Experiential Education Guarantee, which was created in recognition of the fact that students who engage in hands-on learning experiences as undergraduates have greater success when launching careers, report higher career satisfaction and often earn higher starting salaries.

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At Stonehill, we say that we're educating students for life. A career is part of life, but only part. To me, the real importance of a liberal arts education is understanding what makes people tick as humans.

Louis Liotta, professor of chemistry

Real World Opportunities

Stonehill College ranks among the highest in the nation when it comes to connecting students with high-impact practices such as internships, practicums, study abroad and research.

Internships & Externships

Stonehill has an exceptional record of helping students secure highly competitive internships that can help them hone their career plans and build networks that can turn those plans into reality.
Study Abroad

We recognize the multifaceted benefits of studying abroad given today’s global economy and our students travel to countries near and far in the pursuit of knowledge, humanity and service.
Research

Our programs have students working one-on-one in partnership with faculty on graduate-level research and are distinctive for the range of available opportunities in all of our majors.

Compassion, Career Align in Quest to Help 9/11 Families

The knowledge and value system instilled at Stonehill inspire an alum as he leverages DNA science to help victims' families find closure 20 years later.

Internship Opportunities

Internships are integral for preparing students for postgraduate opportunities. They provide an opportunity to gain valuable experience, build a professional network, and learn more about yourself and potential careers.