Endicott College Named a Green College by The Princeton Review

Endicott College has been recognized as a green college, earning a score of 89 out of 99 in The Princeton Review’s 2026 Guide to Green Colleges.

Available for free online, the Guide highlights 388 colleges and universities nationwide that cultivate a culture of environmental responsibility and demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability.

Colleges were selected based on a comprehensive 2024–2025 survey of 401 college administrators regarding their institutions’ sustainability-related policies, practices, and programs. The Princeton Review also surveyed students at participating institutions about their “green” campus experiences.

Using this data, editors calculated Green Ratings on a scale of 60 to 99, with only institutions earning a score of 80 or higher included in the final Guide to Green Colleges list.

“As a coastal institution, Endicott College is uniquely positioned to grasp and address the impact of climate change. The College’s commitment to sustainability builds on decades of contributions from numerous members of our community, including those of the College’s Office of Sustainability since its founding in 2010,” said Director of Sustainability Anne Sargent. “This commitment aligns with the values of our current student body and also attracts prospective students, given that, as reported by a recent College Pulse survey, 80% of undergraduate students surveyed consider it somewhat or very important that their university prioritizes college sustainability.”

Endicott’s recognition builds on a year of significant sustainability achievements. In 2024, the College launched its inaugural sustainability plan and signed onto Second Nature's nationwide President's Climate Leadership Carbon Commitment. Earlier this year, Endicott earned first place in the national Campus Race to Zero Waste Food Organics category among medium-sized institutions, as well as across all participating colleges and universities in North America.

The College’s inclusion in the Guide also reflects the growing importance of sustainability to prospective students. Of the more than 7,000 students surveyed in The Princeton Review’s 2025 College Hopes & Worries Survey, 59% said a college’s commitment to the environment would influence their decision to apply or enroll.