Stonehill College for you search menu home About Stonehill College & the Congregation of Holy Cross Founded as a Catholic college in 1948 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, Stonehill’s holistic approach is guided by the principles of education and faith. Our students grow into global citizens who value knowledge, integrity and compassion as they seek to create a more just society. About Stonehill & Holy Cross OUR MISSION & PHILOSOPHY OUR CATHOLIC IDENTITY COLLEGE LEADERSHIP AT A GLANCE HISTORY OF STONEHILL ACCOLADES PLAY Stonehill professors emphasize critical analysis and creative thinking while mentoring students in more than 100 academic programs in the liberal arts, sciences, business and pre-professional fields. Located between Boston and Providence, Stonehill is a Massachusetts college that provides students with an array of research and internship experiences on campus and nearby metropolitan areas. Stonehill has earned national recognition for our international study and intern abroad programs, which present our students with a world of opportunities. Founding Stonehill was founded on June 30, 1948, by the Congregation of Holy Cross. Rev. George P. Benaglia, C.S.C., was appointed as the first College president, and the first students enrolled on September 20. Institution Type Private Coeducational Confers the B.A., B.S., B.S.B.A., M.A., M.Ed. and MPS Accreditation & Memberships Stonehill is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. Additional Programmatic Accreditation Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business American Chemical Society Association of University Programs in Health Administration Memberships Association of American Colleges and Universities Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities The Council of Independent Colleges National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Southeastern Association for Cooperation of Higher Education in Massachusetts Southern New England Consortium on Race and Ethnicity Catholic Affiliation Stonehill is affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross. Members of the Congregation share in the mission of the College as administrators, faculty members and campus ministers. Rev. John Denning, C.S.C. is the ninth Holy Cross priest to serve as Stonehill’s president. In addition, members of the Congregation serve the College as members of the Board of Trustees, many of whom are Stonehill alumni. NCAA Division II Athletics At all levels of competition, athletics are a big part of life at Stonehill – more than 80% of our students participate on an NCAA Division II varsity team or play an intramural or club sport. The Stonehill Skyhawks compete in the Northeast-10 Conference, the largest NCAA Division II conference in the country. Northeast-10 Conference 23 varsity teams 14 intercollegiate club teams 35 intramural leagues Endowment $217,240,000 Recent Accolades Stonehill is consistently singled out by organizations involved in assessing U.S. colleges and universities as being among the best in the nation when it comes to value, outcomes and a commitment to making the world a better place. Read about our most recent recognitions. location 320 Washington Street, Easton MA 02357 508-565-1000 Footer Navigation CONTACT CAREERS CORONAVIRUS UPDATES DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT MISSION STATEMENT Quick Links Navigation FIND YOUR PROGRAM APPLY FOR ADMISSION CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY PLAN YOUR VISIT How Will You Lead? FIND OUT MORE Social Navigation Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Footer Utility Navigation Emergency Information HEOA Consumer Disclosure Non-Discrimination Statement Terms & Conditions Title IX Resources Web Accessibility