MOUNT IDA COLLEGE
- 777 Dedham Street
- Newton, MA 02459
- OPEID College Code: 00219300
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- General Phone: (617) 928-4500
- President: Carol Matteson
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 1,487
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Mount Ida College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- Website
- www.mountida.edu

- Mission Statement
- 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.
Accreditation
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
Mount Ida College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.mountida.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 956 | 1,539 | 2,495 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 598 (63%) | 1,144 (74%) | 1,742 (70%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 193 (32%) | 355 (31%) | 548 (31%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 426 | 78% |
| ACT ® Exam | 54 | 10% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 378 | 477 |
| SAT ® Math | 375 | 476 |
| SAT ® Writing | 368 | 472 |
| ACT ® Composite | 15 | 20 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 96%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 82% | 30% | 23% | 94% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $9,653 | $4,563 | $2,391 | $7,566 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.7% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Number in Default | 13 | 20 | 20 |
| Number in Repayment | 348 | 376 | 475 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $23,335 | $22,275 | $21,330 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $23,335 | $22,275 | $21,330 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $23,335 | $22,275 | $21,330 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,450 | $11,100 | $10,635 |
| Other Expenses | $2,554 | $2,554 | $2,554 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,450 | $11,100 | $10,635 |
| Other Expenses | $2,554 | $2,554 | $2,554 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,554 | $2,554 | $2,554 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $38,539 | $36,929 | $35,519 |
| In-State | $38,539 | $36,929 | $35,519 |
| Out of State | $38,539 | $36,929 | $35,519 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $38,539 | $36,929 | $35,519 |
| In-State | $38,539 | $36,929 | $35,519 |
| Out of State | $38,539 | $36,929 | $35,519 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $27,089 | $25,829 | $24,884 |
| In-State | $27,089 | $25,829 | $24,884 |
| Out of State | $27,089 | $25,829 | $24,884 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,487 Undergraduate: 1,476 Graduate: 11
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 515 Female: 972
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 513 Female: 963
- Graduate Gender Male: 2 Female: 9
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,373 Part-Time: 114
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,373 Part-Time: 103
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 0 Part-Time: 11
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 6 | 0.4% |
| Black | 178 | 12% |
| Asian | 60 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 104 | 7% |
| White | 863 | 58% |
| Unknown | 276 | 19% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1 | 0.07% |
| Ages 18-19 | 603 | 41% |
| Ages 20-21 | 489 | 33% |
| Ages 22-24 | 243 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 75 | 5% |
| Ages 30-34 | 20 | 1% |
| Ages 35-39 | 13 | 0.9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 28 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 8 | 0.5% |
| Age Unknown | 7 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 355 | 181 | 174 |
| Faculty Status | 163 | 65 | 98 |
| Tenured Faculty | 36 | 36 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 163 | 65 | 98 |
| Primarily Instruction | 163 | 65 | 98 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 42 | 39 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 105 | 44 | 61 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 45 | 33 | 12 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 30 | 26 | 4 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,470 (65) | $65,107 (27) | $62,307 (38) |
| Professor | $71,937 (30) | $73,746 (12) | $70,731 (18) |
| Associate Professor | $60,773 (15) | $62,479 (7) | $59,281 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,262 (17) | $56,007 (7) | $53,040 (10) |
| Instructor | $44,467 (3) | $43,550 (1) | $44,925 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,470 (65) | $65,107 (27) | $62,307 (38) |
| Professor | $71,937 (30) | $73,746 (12) | $70,731 (18) |
| Associate Professor | $60,773 (15) | $62,479 (7) | $59,281 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,262 (17) | $56,007 (7) | $53,040 (10) |
| Instructor | $44,467 (3) | $43,550 (1) | $44,925 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 304 | 188 | 116 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 281 | 180 | 101 |
| Basketball | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| Football | 95 | 95 | - |
| Lacrosse | 58 | 39 | 19 |
| Soccer | 48 | 26 | 22 |
| Softball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Tennis | 8 | - | 8 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 7 | - | 7 |
| Volleyball | 26 | 11 | 15 |
| Equestrian | 21 | - | 21 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $14,272 | $7,463 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,583 | $3,125 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 34 | 18 | 16 |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Lacrosse | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Equestrian | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 63%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 36% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 29% |
| Female | 40% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 26% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 30% |
| White | 37% |
| Unknown | 40% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 22% |
| 5 Years | 29% |
| 6 Years | 30% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 37 | 23 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 37 | 23 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009