MOUNT IDA

Counselor visit spring 2015

FAST FACTS

Small private college (1300 students) located in

Newton, MA

Founded in 1899. The campus is a former estate.

Very close to Boston, they offer a free shuttle seven

days a week to the Newton Center t stop. Shuttle

also goes to Legacy Place in Dedham.

FAST FACTS CONT.

25 majors, minors also available as well as some graduate programs

4+1 option for BA + MA

Some interesting programs offered: dental hygiene and vet tech. These majors are

more selective (ideally looking for at least a 3.0).

There is an active dental clinic on campus which accepts patients from the

community.

Honors program available. These students have an honors advisor, they do one

large project over their four years which cumulates in a portfolio and they also do a

couple smaller projects. They are also in honors courses.

There are also pre med and pre pharm tracks which are also more competitive for

admission.

FAST FACTS CONT.

Great career placement rate

Many internship opportunities available

Very career focused. Hands on learning is

essential.

14:1 student to faculty ratio

There are 4 colleges within the school: applied

sciences, design, social sciences/humanities and

business.

ADMISSION INFO

While GPA and standardized test scores are considered,

the fit of the student to the school is the most important

factor

Hingham stats for Mount Ida: average GPA is 2.8 and

average SAT score is 940 out of 1600.

To apply, go to the college’s website at www.mountida.edu

. They require a transcript, standardized test scores, one

letter of recommendation and a personal essay.

COST

Tuition, room and board: $45,000

100% of students get some type of merit aid. This

is separate from need based aid, which students may

also qualify for.

SUPPORTS

All freshmen have individual success coaches

Free professional tutors available for all students

There is an academic success center as well as a

writing center

STUDENT LIFE

There are study abroad options

25 clubs and organizations

16 NCAA division 3 athletic teams

DORMS

Students can choose to live in living/learning

communities with other students with similar

interests

There are 5 residence halls which are a combo of

regular doubles and suites

Housing is guaranteed all four years

RENOVATIONS

There’s a fairly new artificial turf football field

The campus center was recently renovated

More renovations are underway