Lens covers 9 Jesuit colleges in the Northeast, all private. They range from Canisius University (1,685 undergraduates) to Fordham University (10,512). Acceptance rates run from 16% to 90%, and 6 of the 9 admit at least half of applicants.
Jesuit colleges are the U.S. members of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. In Lens, the Northeast means Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.
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The 9 Jesuit colleges in the Northeast
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts | 10,085 | 16% | $70,702 |
| Canisius University | Buffalo, New York | 1,685 | 72% | $34,500 |
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, Massachusetts | 3,106 | 18% | $64,500 |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield, Connecticut | 5,373 | 33% | $58,350 |
| Fordham University | Bronx, New York | 10,512 | 59% | $64,915 |
| Le Moyne College | Syracuse, New York | 2,439 | 83% | $40,330 |
| Saint Joseph's University – Philadelphia | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 4,948 | 89% | $53,260 |
| Saint Peter's University | Jersey City, New Jersey | 2,135 | 90% | $42,552 |
| University of Scranton | Scranton, Pennsylvania | 3,554 | 81% | $53,983 |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Related lists
- Jesuit Colleges
- Liberal Arts Colleges in the Northeast
- Large Public Universities in the Northeast
- Smaller Public Universities in the Northeast
- Large Private Universities in the Northeast
- Smaller Private Universities in the Northeast
- Engineering and Tech Schools in the Northeast
- Catholic Colleges in the Northeast
- Colleges with Big-Time Sports in the Northeast
FAQ
Which Jesuit colleges in the Northeast admit at least half of applicants? 6 of the 9: Canisius University, Fordham University, Le Moyne College, Saint Joseph's University – Philadelphia, Saint Peter's University, University of Scranton (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest Jesuit colleges in the Northeast? Fordham University is the largest, with 10,512 undergraduates, and Canisius University is the smallest, with 1,685 (fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.