Stonehill College
Easton, MA
66.3%
Acceptance Rate
$57,490
Avg Cost (In-State)
$57,490
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
78.4%
Graduation Rate
2,528
Total Enrollment
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Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 15
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Action) / December 1 (Early Action II)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
1
Interview
Not required
Essays: Common Application personal essay required (250-650 words)
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$63,285
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$77,745
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
78%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | $37,460 | $63,957 | 87 |
| Criminology. | $40,928 | $64,957 | 63 |
| Marketing. | $50,025 | $76,511 | 51 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $58,832 | $93,693 | 51 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $67,512 | $94,984 | 46 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $37,543 | $70,618 | 43 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $57,898 | $79,796 | 36 |
| Biology, General. | $46,088 | $81,361 | 36 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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Learn more ↗Round-by-round
Acceptance rates by application round.
The single overall 66.3% rate hides a 2–4x gap between ED and RD at most selective schools. Class of 2027 cycle.
Regular Decision
66.28%
acceptance
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Source ↗Transfer pathways
Routes in from a community college.
From MA community colleges
articulation onlyStonehill accepts transfer applications for fall and spring with rolling review. The college has articulation agreements with Massachusetts community colleges including Massasoit, Bristol, and Cape Cod Community College. A minimum 2.5 GPA is typically required; the college review…
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