Mount Ida College

Mount Ida College, also known as Mustangs or MIC, is a four-year liberal arts college in Newton, Massachusetts. MIC was founded in 1899 as a private women's high school on Mount Ida Hill in Newton Corner, Massachusetts. In 1939, it moved to its present campus. MIC is spread across 72 acre of land. The college has several schools and centers of education that offers bachelor's degree in several majors. Some of the schools operated by this college are:

• School of Animal Science
• School of Arts & Sciences
• School of Business
• School of Design

MIC has a vibrant campus life. There are several clubs and organizations operated by students. Black Student Achievement Coalition, Chamberlayne Interior Design Society (CIDS), Diverse Nation Unite are some of the clubs. The clubs organizes several educational, cultural and social programs for students, faculty, and staff.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in photography and commercial art, design, and animal science and care.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 1,429 in 2007-2008 (1,382 full-time equivalent).

About 34% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 66% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Mount Ida College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

Mount Ida College provides on-campus housing for 984 of its 1,382 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Athletics

School sports include football (Independent Northeast Region), basketball (North Atlantic Conference), baseball (), and track (North Atlantic Conference).

Admissions (2008-2009)

SAT Test Scores: