Mount Ida College (Closed 2018)

777 Dedham Street
Newton Center, MA 02459
  • Mount Ida College was a private college in Newton, Massachusetts. It is currently closed. In 2018, the University of Massachusetts Amherst acquired the campus and renamed it the Mount Ida Campus of ...

School Highlights

Mount Ida College served 1,320 students
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 58%.

School Overview

Mount Ida College
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Public
Year Founded
1899
Total Faculty
82 staff
102 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
1,320 students
2,627 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
27:1
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,198 students
1,869 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,198 students
885 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
6 students
72 students
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
9%
23%
% Black
10%
15%
% White
67%
42%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.74
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,000
$35,600

Tuition & Financial Aid

Private State Tuition Fees
$30,447
$30,173
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$27,000
$8,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
68%
76%

Sports

Colors
Green & White
School Mascot
Mustangs
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 76%.

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