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Mount Ida College

Mount Ida College

Mount Ida College was originally established as a women's high school in 1899. It moved to its present 72-acre campus in Newton, Massachusetts, in 1939, and started offering associate’s degrees from 1967. Mount Ida College became a coeducational institute in the 1980s. The Chamberlayne Junior College, Coyne School of Technical Electricity, and New England Institute of Funeral Service Education merged with the college in the late 1980s.

Mount Ida College offers a wide variety of majors through the following academic divisions:

  • New England Institute
  • School of Animal Science
  • School of Arts & Sciences
  • School of Business
  • School of Design

The athletics department of Mount Ida College is a member of the North Atlantic Conference of NCAA Division III. Nicknamed the Mustangs, the teams participate in basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, cross country, equestrian, and softball.

Overview of Mount Ida College

Mount Ida College is located in a small city, in Newton, MA. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Mount Ida College top out at the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Mount Ida College often study design, animal science and care, and photography and commercial art.

Mount Ida College Selectivity

The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 390 to 480 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 480 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.

Student Body

Mount Ida College offers classes to 1,429 students (1,368 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Independent Northeast Region and North Atlantic Conference competitions.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mount Ida College provides a diverse community of learners a challenging education that blends the liberal arts with professional preparation. We dedicate our energy, imagination, and resources to empowering all students to achieve academically and contribute responsibly in a changing world."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Mount Ida College

Mount Ida College
777 Dedham Street
Newton, MA 02459
General Phone: (617) 928-4500
http://www.mountida.edu

Mount Ida College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology47veterinary assistant, dental hygienist
Business And Management46business management, fashion merchandising
Design30interior design, fashion design
Photography And Commercial Art23commercial art
Security And Law Enforcement17criminal justice and safety, forensic science
Funeral And Mortuary Science12funeral and mortuary
Animal Science And Care8equestrian studies
Family And Social Work7human services, child care provider
Media6media studies, animation and special effects
Education And Teaching5early childhood education
Liberal Arts5liberal arts and humanities, American studies, English language and literature, liberal arts and sciences
Therapy And Counseling4psychology courses
Hospitality4hotel management
Science0biology

Number of programs and degrees for Mount Ida College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree17321
Associate's degree4115

Student Body

In 2007, Mount Ida College had a total enrollment of 1,429 students (1,368 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men38%
Women62%
Full-Time99%
Part-Time1%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White59%
Black9%
Hispanic5%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Unknown17%
(Foreign Students)6%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1940%
20-2134%
22-2416%
25-294%
30-341%
35-391%
40-492%
50-641%

Mount Ida College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %
Part-Time67 %

Mount Ida College Room and Board (2007)

Mount Ida College offers campus housing for 894 of its 1,368 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Newton, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.

Mount Ida College Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total2,0841,63078%41626%
Men75753871%15829%
Women1,3271,09282%25824%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal390480
SAT Math380480
SAT Writing390480

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT92%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Mount Ida College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 21,330
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 21,330
Room and board$ 10,635
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 2,554

Financial Aid:
Mount Ida College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 219300)

Mount Ida College Faculty

Mount Ida College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1321
Non-tenured, but on tenure track911
Non-tenured and not on tenure track25

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year11$69,09816$69,194
Associate professoracademic year7$61,3439$56,961
Assistant professoracademic year5$55,86011$51,732
Instructoracademic year1*1*
All faculty totalacademic year24$62,97037$60,305

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Mount Ida College Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballIndependent Northeast Region
BasketballNorth Atlantic Conference
TrackNorth Atlantic Conference

Mount Ida College Degree Programs (2007)

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising

DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Human Services, General

FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General

HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Communication and Media Studies, Other

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, Other

Mount Ida College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Mount Ida College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Mount Ida College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Mount Ida College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in photography and commercial art
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Mount Ida College % of degrees in photography and commercial art
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Mount Ida College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Mount Ida College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in design
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Mount Ida College % of degrees in design
% of degrees in animal science and care
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Mount Ida College % of degrees in animal science and care
Female % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Mount Ida College Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member

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