College Overview
Type: |
Public institution |
Year Founded: |
1840 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
7,851 |
Local Setting: |
Suburban |
Endowment: |
$13,169,583 |
Application Deadline: |
February 15 |
Application Fee: |
$25 |
Selectivity: |
Less selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$5,854 in-state, 11,994 out-of-state |
Room & Board Costs: |
$7,062 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
60 |
Honor Societies: |
Omicron Delta Kappa leadership honor society, Order of Omega greek honor society, Gamma, Sigma Alpha |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Christian Fellowship |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Afro-Am Society, La Socedad Latina, Cape Verdean Student Association, International and Exchange Club |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Student Government Association, Program Committee, Residence Hall Association, Ensemble Theater, Armed Forces Club, Outdoor Adventure Club, Circle K, Students Accepting a Challenge, Dance Company, Chorale, Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Comment (weekly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
3 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
N/A |
Number of Sororities: |
3 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
N/A |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, alumni network, interview training, other |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Accenture, Advanced Rehab. System, Bayer Diagnostic, Boston Biomedical, Braintree Rehab. Hospital, Channel 56 WLVI TV, Delta Airlines, Dept. of Social Services, EMC, FETCO Int., Co., Fidelity Investments, FleetBoston, Foxboro Company, General Dynamics, Gi |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
291,544 |
Library Facilities: |
N/A |
Museums |
N/A |
Computers Available: |
900 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
N/A |
Wired Labs: |
N/A |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing, in all school buildings and on all school property |
Wireless Capacity: |
11,250 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms, women's dorms, apartment for single students |
Sprinkler System: |
N/A |
Fire Alarms: |
N/A |
Campus Size: |
235 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Boston, MA (30), Providence, RI (30) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Bridgewater, MA (0) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
N/A |
Cars Permittedt: |
No |
Army ROTC |
Offered at cooperating institution (Stonehill College/Boston University) |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Offered at cooperating institution (Boston University) |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Homecoming, Sibling Sleepover, Springfest, International Night, Coffeehouses, Open Mic Nights, La Cultura Latina |
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