Explore Hillel Council of New England
Hillel Council of New England (HCNE) is the central hub for Jewish campus life in Boston, Greater Massachusetts and across New England. The student population we serve is the second largest in the region. We are the resource for both established Hillels as well as for institutions looking to build Jewish life on campus. We support the Jewish campus experience for students and professionals through staffing, regional programming, professional development and consultative services.This Hillel serves: Bentley University; Boston College; Curry College; Emerson College; Simmons University; Suffolk University; Berklee College of Music; Endicott College; Lesley University; Roger Williams University; Salem State University; Southern Maine Hillels; Stonehill College; Wentworth Institute of Technology; Wheaton College; Worcester Polytechnic Institute; University of Massachusetts, Boston Harbor
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,750 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
3,293 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Unknown
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator No
- Kosher Food Available Yes
- Birthright Israel Participation No
- Alt Break Participation Yes
- Jewish Studies Offered No
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor None
- Study Abroad in Israel University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Israel Fellow No
- JLIC Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant No
- Open Title VI Investigation No
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution None
- Anti-Israel Encampment, Spring 2024 No
Kosher Dining
Simmons has a Kosher Kitchen available for student use on the Residence Campus. Kosher packaged items are always available on both campuses. Kosher for Passover boxed meals are available to all students during Passover. All Hillel events are Kosher, and Simmons Hillel offers hot, catered Kosher meals at our Shabbat dinners and frequent events throughout each semester.
Options: Meals available on shabbat/holidays only;Kosher food available nearby
Additional Campus Information
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- Private/Public Private
- Acceptance Rate 66%
- U.S. Region Northeast
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $45,534
- Tuition Out-of-State $45,534
- Out-of-State/Int’l 8% / 4%
- Greek Life No
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