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The campus of Pine Manor College is in Newton, Massachusetts, 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 Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media, science, fine arts, and therapy and counseling.
Admission at Pine Manor College is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 370. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 350 and 460. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Pine Manor College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 455 students enrolled (450 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
Admissions Phone: (617) 731-7104
Financial Aid Phone: (617) 731-7053
Pine Manor College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 22 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | political science and government, English, liberal arts and humanities, history courses |
| Business And Management | 17 | business management |
| Science | 16 | biology |
| Fine Arts | 10 | fine arts studies |
| Media | 8 | media studies |
| Music | 1 | music performance |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | child care provider |
Number of programs and degrees for Pine Manor College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 89 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 5 |
In 2005, Pine Manor College had a total enrollment of 455 students (450 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 29% |
| Black | 36% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 71% |
| New York | 6% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| Maine | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
Pine Manor College offers campus housing for 481 of its 450 (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 | 496 | 364 | 73% | 138 | 38% |
| Women | 496 | 364 | 73% | 138 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 370 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 350 | 460 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 17 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 17 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 18 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| 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 | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 7% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (617) 731-7104
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,538 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,538 |
| Room and board | $ 9,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Pine Manor College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 220100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (617) 731-7053
Pine Manor 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 | 4 | $55,151 | 9 | $52,964 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $47,343 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 9 | $38,062 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 7 | $49,381 | 23 | $45,911 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, 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 4% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
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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