- 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 higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 57%.
School Overview
Mount Ida College
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Public
Year Founded
1899
Colors
Green & White
Total Faculty
82 staff
290 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,320 students
2,687 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
1,039 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,648 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
122 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,198 students
839 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
6 students
217 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,619 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
346 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
9%
21%
% Black
10%
15%
% White
67%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.74
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
45%
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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