Institutional Overview

Overview

Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1948, Stonehill is a private Catholic college located just 22-miles from downtown Boston on a beautiful 384-acre campus in Easton, Massachusetts. With a student to faculty ratio of 13:1, the College engages its 2,400+ students in 80+ rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and pre-professional fields.   

Faithful to the Catholic and Holy Cross tradition in education, Stonehill College is committed to developing the moral, spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social competencies of its students and seeks to build and sustain a campus community that embraces diversity and inclusion in its teaching, learning, living, and working. Stonehill values a diversity of persons, opinions, and cultural and religious perspectives.  In fulfillment of its motto, Lux et Spes (“Light and Hope”), the College cultivates in its students the competence to think, act, and lead with courage towards creating a more just and compassionate world.

Mission

Father Basil Moreau, C.S.C., the founder of the Congregation, held as a primary concern that education affects the whole person. Father Moreau spoke and wrote of educating the heart as well as instructing the mind, of developing people of values as well as scholars. As the Mission Statement affirms, “Stonehill College educates the whole person so that each Stonehill graduate thinks, acts and leads with courage to create a more just and compassionate world.”

This mission is celebrated in many ways, including the strong presence of Campus Ministry, a myriad of student service clubs, the annual Founder’s Day Celebration, and nationally recognized visiting speakers. For three consecutive years, Stonehill has been recognized by The Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, Outreach and Partnership and named to the President’s Honor Roll for Community Service. The Mission Statement strongly resonates with the community, as seen in the 2018 Employee Survey in which 91% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that they understand how their work contributes to Stonehill’s mission. In addition, over 90% of graduating seniors in 2018 responded that their Stonehill experience was effective or very effective in preparing them to contribute to a just and compassionate world.

The Student Experience at Stonehill

An active campus with NCAA Division I varsity teams and intramural sports, Stonehill is a vibrant community that offers opportunities for meaningful service experiences that challenge and teach students to be agents of social change. Students at Stonehill make the most of the opportunities offered by the College, with 87% of students participating in internships, study abroad programs, research, or fieldwork. The average undergraduate first to second year retention is 89%, and the average four-year graduation rate is 74%. The six-month and one-year post-grad placement rates are 87.4% and 94%, respectively.

Finances and Fundraising

Well-managed fiscally with a strong balance sheet, Stonehill’s financials demonstrate disciplined and deliberate planning, resulting in consistent budget surpluses. The College’s annual operating budget is $100 million, and the endowment is valued at approximately $294 million. Stonehill recently completed the To Be Bold campaign raising $77.3 for scholarships, academic initiatives and capital construction for new academic buildings.

Campus, Local Community, and Location

A suburb of Boston with a population of approximately 24,000, Easton, Massachusetts has experienced rapid and positive growth over the last decade. Easton offers its citizens the enjoyment of the Natural Resource Trust Sheep Pasture and Borderland State Park. Approximately 15% of the community is dedicated conservation land. A recent redesign of the 375-acre campus created a “walking campus,” which includes ponds and wooded trails, complementing the town’s dedication to preservation and conservation. Stonehill is also adjacent to the historic city of Brockton, which prides itself on its diversity of cultures and is home to approximately 100,000 residents. Supporting the community by providing access to educational and athletic facilities, as well as a number of practica and internships, the College is an integral part of its neighboring communities. The campus remains active during the summer months, hosting a variety of academic and recreational programs for both adults and children.

Strategic Plan

Stonehill’s most recent strategic plan calls for Stonehill to engage every student in a 21st century curriculum that prepares them for lives of meaning and purpose. The plan’s initiatives contribute to six key themes:

  • Recruiting and Enrolling the Next Generation
  • Reimagining the Curriculum for the 21st Century
  • Engaging Every Student
  • Inspiring Lives of Social Responsibility
  • Cultivating a Culture of Collaboration
  • Managing Our Financial Resources

 

 

 

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