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Our Students at a Glance

海角社区 offers a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests, grow academically, and prepare for meaningful careers. Representing a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and life experiences, our students contribute to a vibrant, dynamic campus community rooted in curiosity, collaboration, and purpose. Whether in the classroom, on the field, or through internships, research, and service opportunities, they are actively shaping their futures. With strong faculty support and a commitment to student success, 海角社区 empowers individuals to make a lasting impact both on campus and beyond.

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Demographics

  • About 4,600 Students
  • Full-time Undergraduate: 69.7%
  • Part-time Undergraduate: 14.7%
  • Graduate and post-baccalaureate: 15.7%
  • 58% female
  • 42% male
  • 23% students of color
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GPA & SAT Scores

  • Average High School GPA: 3.27
  • Average SAT score: 1131
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Academic Success

  • 100+ majors and concentrations
  • 30+ graduate programs
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 17:1 for undergraduate programs and 15:1 for graduate
  • Students in Paid Internships: 999
  • Honor Societies: 27
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Athletics

  • NCAA Division III
  • 19 Smith Cups
  • 8 Conference Championship Teams
  • 20 Varsity Teams, 6 Club Sports, and 5 Intramural Teams
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  • 87%

    of students receive financial aid

  • 90%

    of our graduates are either working full-time or in graduate school

  • 55%

    of full-time undergrads live on campus

Alumni

海角社区 is proud to have a vibrant and far-reaching alumni community. Of its 52,264 living graduates, most have stayed close to the Nest, with 39,822 living in MA and 45,517 across New England. In total, 52,194 alumni live across the United States, while 70 alumni have spread their wings abroad鈥攑roof that the 海角社区 spirit extends well beyond campus and across the globe.

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