Mount Ida College (Closed 2018)

777 Dedham Street
Newton Center, MA 02459

School Highlights

Mount Ida College served 1,320 students
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 45%.

School Overview

Mount Ida College
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Public
Total Faculty
82 staff
290 staff
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Student Body

Total Enrollment
1,320 students
2,732 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
9:1
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# Full-Time Students
n/a
1,152 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,580 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
122 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,198 students
1,092 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
6 students
42 students
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MA All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,182 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
417 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
443 students
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% Asian
2%
6%
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% Hispanic
9%
16%
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% Black
10%
13%
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% White
67%
55%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races
3%
2%
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% Unknown races
7%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.53
0.65
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
21%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.96%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,000
$35,500
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$30,447
$30,266
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
84%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$27,000
$9,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$4,750
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Acceptance Rate
68%
77%
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SAT Reading
445
482
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SAT Math
440
470
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SAT Writing
435
475
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ACT Composite
19
20
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mount Ida College cost?
Mount Ida College's private state tuition is approximately $30,447.
What is the acceptance rate of Mount Ida College?
The acceptance rate of Mount Ida College is 68%, which is lower than the state average of 77%.

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