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 95%.
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
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,320 students
2,012 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
903 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,109 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
122 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,198 students
903 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
6 students
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,059 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
105 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
443 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
5%
% Asian
2%
14%
% Hispanic
9%
n/a
% Black
10%
19%
% White
67%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
47%
% Two or more races
2%
9%
% Non Resident races
3%
n/a
% Unknown races
7%
1%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.2182%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5056%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,000
$35,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$30,447
$30,266
% 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)
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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