WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY

Worcester State University is a public institution of higher learning set on 58 acres in the residential west side of Worcester, Massachusetts. Worcester State offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the traditional liberal arts and sciences, teacher education, biomedical sciences, business, and the health professions.

 

Worcester State University is dedicated to offering high quality, affordable undergraduate and graduate academic programs and to promoting the lifelong intellectual growth, global awareness, and career opportunities of students.

 

Worcester State University was named the “Best College in Worcester County” in Worcester Magazine’s Readers Poll eight out of the past eleven years. The Princeton Review also designated the University a  “America’s Best Value College” in 2007 and 2013 and a “Best Northeastern College” from 2005-2013.

 

Location: Worcester, MA

School Type: Public  
Enrollment: 6,221

 Application Deadlines:

        -          Early Action– November 15

        -          Regular Decision- March 1

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Number of MHS students that applied: 2013: 11 Applied 4 Admitted 2012: 11 Applied 4 Admitted 2011: 6 Applied 5 Admitted 2010: 15 Applied 7 Admitted

This university does not accept the Common Application.
SAT or ACT’s are required.

In-State Tuition (full year): $8,157

Room and board charge (full year): $11,000

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

Throughout its 150-year history, Bryant University has earned a distinguished reputation for innovative academic programs and technology that are marketplace driven and highly attuned to the emerging needs of industry and society. Bryant's close-knit, student-centered community of scholars delivers challenging academic programs that integrate business and the arts and sciences, with an emphasis on real-world application and a global perspective. Abundant co-curricular opportunities, service learning programs, internships, and practicums allow students to put theory into practice while building character and leadership skills.

Bryant offers 98 courses of study and 100% of undergraduate students complete both a major and a minor.  The average class size is 28 students and the student/faculty ratio is 15:1.

Location: Smithfield, RI

School Type: Private
Enrollment: 3,337

 Application Deadlines:

-          Early Decision I – November 15

       -          Early Decision II- January 15
      -          Regular Decision- February 3

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Number of MHS students that applied: 2013: 10 Applied 6 Admitted 2012: 4 Applied 2 Admitted 2011: 2 Applied 2 Admitted 2010: 6 Applied 5 Admitted

This university does accept the Common Application.
SAT or ACT’s are required.

Out-of-state tuition (full year): $36,872

Room and board charge (full year): $13,398

ENDICOTT COLLEGE

 The mission of Endicott College is to instill in students an understanding of and an appreciation for professional and liberal studies. Endicott has a vision for the total development of the individual within a community that fosters an appreciation of diversity, international awareness, community service, and moral and ethical values. It is an innovative and vibrant, student-centered institution that supports undergraduate and graduate students in their pursuit of knowledge.

Endicott offers 23 Bachelor programs, 27 concentrations, and 27 minors. Internship requirements for each student include three distinct internship experiences, including two 120-hour positions and a semester-long internship during their senior year. Endicott was the first college in the nation to require internships of all students. 

          Endicott's 235-acre oceanfront campus boasts three beaches and is noted as one of the most scenic colleges in America.  The campus consists of 53 buildings and 28 residence halls surrounded by woods, lawns, lakes and shoreline. 100% of the classes have fewer than 40 students, 95% are fewer than 30, and 51% are fewer than 20. The 15:1 student to faculty ratio allows for individual attention in a caring and supportive environment.

     

Location: Beverly, MA
School Type: Private
Enrollment: 2,400
Application Deadline: Feb 15

      Website                           

Number of MHS students that applied:
2013: 14 Applied 4 Admitted
2012: 11 Applied 5 Admitted
2011: 9 Applied 7 Admitted
2010: 8 Applied 4 Admitted
This university does not accept the Common Application.

 SAT or ACT’s are optional with the exception of applicants for Athletic Training, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Physical Education Teacher Licensure and Nursing.

Tuition (full year):	$28,426

Room & Board: $13,464

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

Situated in the heart of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University serves an integral role in the economic health of the city — educating the current and future workforce, reaching out to the community, advancing research and enhancing patient care.

College life is about learning and having fun. Students explore Virginia Commonwealth University by participating in extracurricular activities, attending athletic and cultural events, and much more.

Location: Richmond, VA
School Type: Public
Enrollment: 23,217
Application Deadlines: Regular Decision - Jan 15
Other (Freshman Scholarship Consideration)  - Dec 1
Other (Transfer Student Scholarship Consideration)  - Apr 1
Other (Transfer Early Decision)  - May 1

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This university does not accept the Common Application.

SAT or ACT’s are required.

Out-of-state tuition (full year): $20,456

Room and board charge (full year): $8,646

MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a public MA college for: Environmental Science, Marine Safety, Maritime Transportation, International Business, Engineering (Facilities or Marine), Emergency Management, Marine Biology, and Energy Management.


Through Sea Terms and Cooperative Education Programs, our undergraduates log 6 months of invaluable career experience during their 4-year pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree, often while traveling to a dozen or more countries.  Upon graduation, cadets are distinctly qualified to lead as licensed maritime professionals, skilled business managers, ship safety officers, commissioned military officers and more.

The United States Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration recognizes the Academy as one of six state maritime colleges approved to prepare graduates for federal license examination as third mate, ocean vessels, unlimited tons, or third assistant engineer, steam or motor, unlimited horsepower. 


Location: Buzzards Bay, MA
School Type: Public
Enrollment: 1,200
Application Deadlines: Early Action: Nov. 1
                                   Rolling Admissions

      Website                           

Number of MHS students that applied:
2013: 2 Applied 0 Admitted
2012: 3 Applied 3 Admitted

This university does not accept the Common Application.

SAT or ACT’s are required.

In-State Tuition (full year):	$1,395

Room & Board: $9,700

ASSUMPTION COLLEGE

Assumption offers a classic liberal arts education and strong business and professional programs. Students are exposed to an array of disciplines as they consider new ideas, new ways of looking at the world, and new ways of questioning. Faculty members create an academically stimulating environment that challenges students to achieve their full potential as they think through their values and life. At the same time, the skills students learn at Assumption also prepare them for successful and rewarding careers.

As a Catholic institution in the Assumptionist tradition, we take religion and faith seriously as an integral part of the human experience. We explore questions that get to the deepest desires of the human heart and recognize the role of faith and reason in the search for truth.

Location: Worcester, MA
School Type: Private
Enrollment: 2,233
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Application Deadlines: Early Action - Nov 1
                                   Early Action - Dec 15
                                   Regular Decision - Feb 15
      Website                           

Number of MHS students that applied:
2013: 24 Applied 14 Admitted
2012: 13 Applied 11 Admitted
2011: 15 Applied 14 Admitted
2010: 16 Applied 14 Admitted

This university does accept the Common Application.

SAT or ACT’s are optional.

Tuition (full year):	$32,180

Room & Board: $10,485

RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the nation's oldest technological university.
The university offers degrees from five schools: Engineering; Science; Architecture; Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences; and the Lally School of Management & Technology; as well as an interdisciplinary degree in Information Technology and Web Science.

Students are encouraged to work in interdisciplinary programs that allow them to combine scholarly work from several departments or schools. The university provides rigorous, engaging, interactive learning environments and campus-wide opportunities for leadership, collaboration, and creativity.

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Location: Troy, NY
School Type: Private
Enrollment: 5,431
Application Deadlines: Early Decision - Nov 1
                                   Early Decision II - Dec 15
                                   Regular Decision - Jan 15
                                 

Number of MHS students that applied:
2013: 6 Applied 2 Admitted
2012: 5 Applied 2 Admitted
2011: 6 Applied 2 Admitted
2010: 2 Applied 1 Admitted

This university does accept the Common Application.

SAT or ACT’s are required.

Tuition (full year):	$41,600

Room & Board: $11,975