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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:
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.
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.
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.
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 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 490 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Mount Ida College tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 1,429 students (1,382 full-time equivalent).
Mount Ida College has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. 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.
Mount Ida College
777 Dedham Street
Newton, MA 02459
General Phone: (617) 928-4500
http://www.mountida.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 63 | business management, fashion merchandising |
| Medical Support And Technology | 45 | veterinary assistant, dental hygienist |
| Design | 39 | interior design, fashion design |
| Media | 17 | animation and special effects, media studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science |
| Animal Science And Care | 10 | equestrian studies |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 9 | funeral and mortuary |
| Hospitality | 5 | hotel management |
| Liberal Arts | 5 | liberal arts and sciences, American studies, liberal arts and humanities, English language and literature |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | early childhood education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | psychology courses |
| Science | 1 | biology |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | child care provider, human services |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for Mount Ida College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 180 | 21 |
| Associate's degree | 36 | 15 |
In 2007-2008, Mount Ida College had a total enrollment of 1,429 students (1,382 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 22% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Mount Ida College offers campus housing for 984 of its 1,382 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,764 | 1,927 | 70% | 411 | 21% |
| Men | 958 | 616 | 64% | 138 | 22% |
| Women | 1,806 | 1,311 | 73% | 273 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 490 |
| SAT Writing | 400 | 500 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
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 | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 11% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,275 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,275 |
| Room and board | $ 11,100 |
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $73,246 | 18 | $70,731 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $62,158 | 8 | $59,719 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $56,192 | 11 | $53,532 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $65,304 | 38 | $62,753 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Independent Northeast Region |
| 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 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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mount Ida College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
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 Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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