The campus of Pine Manor College is in Chestnut Hill, MA, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Pine Manor College include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media, science, fine arts, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Admission at Pine Manor College is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 340. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 340 and 460.
Pine Manor College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, the school had 472 students enrolled (469 full-time equivalent). Pine Manor College has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are female.
Pine Manor College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Pine Manor College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Pine Manor College
400 Heath St
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
General Phone: (617) 731-7000
http://www.pmc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 13 | political science and government, liberal arts and humanities, English, history courses |
| Science | 9 | biology |
| Media | 9 | media studies |
| Business and Management | 7 | business management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 6 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts studies |
| Music | 0 | music performance |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | child care provider |
Number of programs and degrees for Pine Manor College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 47 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 5 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Pine Manor College had a total enrollment of 472 students (469 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 19% |
| Black | 44% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 69% |
| Connecticut | 7% |
| Rhode Island | 6% |
| New York | 6% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Maine | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
Pine Manor College offers campus housing for 460 of its 469 (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 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 635 | 443 | 70% | 164 | 37% |
| Women | 635 | 443 | 70% | 164 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 340 | 450 |
| SAT Math | 340 | 460 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 17 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| 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 | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 3% |
| 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 | $ 18,957 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,957 |
| Room and board | $ 11,115 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Pine Manor College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 220100)
Pine Manor 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 | 3 | $59,383 | 8 | $50,917 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $54,108 | 3 | $92,239 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 8 | $40,526 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 7 | $55,068 | 19 | $53,066 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, Other
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pine Manor College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
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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