Offering undergraduate and graduate courses in the liberal arts and sciences, Emmanuel Colleges makes its home in the heart of Boston. With a total of 2,500 students as of 2010, the college prides itself on small class sizes and a diverse array of majors in the arts, humanities and sciences. Rooted in the Catholic tradition, the college encourages the spiritual growth of students as well as academic success. Students on campus participate in local church congregations in addition to on-campus clubs, service organizations and athletic teams.
Founded by the Society of Jesuits in 1863, Boston College is one of the oldest Jesuit Catholic institutions in the United States. The college offers hundreds of majors and minors in nine academic fields of study, including theology, education and social science. In addition to its flourishing undergraduate program, the college's graduate schools offer competitive master's and doctoral degree programs. Students on campus participate in academic and faith-based clubs. Athletic programs at the college include 14 varsity and 20 club sports teams.
College of the Holy Cross is an undergraduate liberal arts college in Worcester, Massachusetts, 45 miles west of Boston. The college offers rigorous academic programs as well as athletics, campus ministry and interest-based student clubs. A highly selective admissions process and a student body of just 2,900 allow class sizes to remain small and provide individual attention. Students and faculty work closely to conduct research and produce academic projects. Rooted in the Catholic Jesuit tradition, the school emphasizes spiritual growth and community involvement in addition to academic achievement.
Located 28 miles from Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts, Merrimack College offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in 39 areas of study. Founded in the Augustinian tradition of Catholicism, the college emphasizes the pursuit of truth and meaning in spiritual areas as well as academically. Faculty members base their instruction methods on the principles of Augustinian pedagogy, stressing the cultivation of good habits and community engagement. Merrimack's 2,000 students participate in weekly liturgical services, community service organizations and intramural sports.