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 study abroad and service opportunities overseas in order to bring their curricula beyond the classroom in pursuit of knowledge, humanity and service. More than 30% of the Class of 2019 spent a semester abroad, gaining life-changing experiences in the process.

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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.

U.S. News Ranks Stonehill in the Top 5% Nationally

After assessing U.S. colleges and universities based on 17 measures of academic quality and graduate outcomes, U.S. News & World Report ranked Stonehill No. 73 in the Best Value category out of 1,500 colleges, while also moving up to No. 83 among National Liberal Arts Colleges.
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.
Money Ranks Stonehill Among Best U.S. Colleges in 2024

Money’s 2024 Best U.S. Colleges research shows Stonehill among top 10% nationwide.

In the News

Communication majors finding success in fast-changing field

The program is evolving in step with technological advances and social trends to give students the skills and flexibility to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Notre Dame Business School Partnership Builds on Long-standing Engineering Pipeline

Building on a long-standing engineering partnership, Stonehill’s sister school now guarantees admission into three business master’s degree programs for qualified graduates interested in nonprofit administration and accountancy.
2025 U.S. News Rankings Place Stonehill in the Top 5% Nationally

In addition to being in the Top 100 in the Best Value category, Stonehill was also ranked in the Top 100 for National Liberal Arts Colleges.

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

92%

participation in high-impact practices

92% of seniors participate in “high-impact practices” including internships, practicums, field experience, study abroad and professional research.

76%

completed internships

76% of the Class of 2021 completed at least one internship experience, both domestic and abroad.

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.