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Mount Ida College is located in a small city, in Newton, Massachusetts. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Mount Ida College top out at the Bachelor's degree.
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 and photography and commercial art.
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 490 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 490 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
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.
Mount Ida College offers classes to 1,287 students (1,240 full-time equivalent).
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 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.
Mount Ida College
777 Dedham Street
Newton, MA 02459
General Phone: (617) 928-4500
Admissions Phone: (617) 928-4553
Financial Aid Phone: (617) 928-4785
http://www.mountida.edu
Mount Ida College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 49 | business management, fashion merchandising |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 35 | dental hygienist, veterinary assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 28 | commercial art |
| Design | 23 | interior design, fashion design |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 13 | funeral and mortuary |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science |
| Media | 11 | media studies, animation and special effects |
| Liberal Arts | 10 | liberal arts and sciences, American studies, liberal arts and humanities, English language and literature |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | psychology courses |
| Hospitality | 3 | hotel management |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | early childhood education |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | human services, child care provider |
| Animal Science And Care | 2 | equestrian studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Mount Ida College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 143 | 20 |
| Associate's degree | 55 | 15 |
In 2005, Mount Ida College had a total enrollment of 1,287 students (1,240 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 53% |
| Connecticut | 11% |
| New Hampshire | 9% |
| New York | 7% |
| Maine | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
Mount Ida College offers campus housing for 792 of its 1,240 (full-time) students.
(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 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,929 | 1,630 | 84% | 391 | 24% |
| Men | 636 | 492 | 77% | 141 | 29% |
| Women | 1,293 | 1,138 | 88% | 250 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 490 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (617) 928-4553
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,500 |
| Room and board | $ 9,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,246 |
Financial Aid:
Mount Ida College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 219300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (617) 928-4785
Mount Ida College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $59,574 | 13 | $57,942 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $48,792 | 9 | $52,058 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $54,720 | 5 | $46,340 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 5 | $34,737 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $52,698 | 29 | $52,729 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | North Atlantic Conference |
| Track | North Atlantic Conference |
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mount Ida College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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