- 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
0
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
0
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
0
Year Founded
1899
Colors
Green & White
Total Faculty
82 staff
92 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,320 students
2,305 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
952 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,353 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
122 students
277 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,198 students
819 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
6 students
72 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,353 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
303 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 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
0.00
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,000
$35,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$30,447
$30,006
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$27,000
$9,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
68%
75%
SAT Reading
445
482
SAT Math
440
470
SAT Writing
435
475
ACT Composite
19
20
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
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 75%.
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