MOUNT IDA Counselor visit spring 2015
Jan 20, 2016
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