Pine Manor College

Pine Manor College, located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, was established in 1911 by Helen Temple Cooke. The college originally opened as the post-secondary division of the Dana Hall School, Wellesley. It was relocated to its present location in 1965. Commonly abbreviated as PMC, the college is a private liberal arts college for women. It’s campus sits on an area of 60 acres.

PMC offers academic programs leading to associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in fields like biology, communication, history, visual arts, psychology and liberal studies. The college also offers internship and continuing education programs. It is comprised of the following divisions:

• Language Institute
• Leadership Center
• Learning Center

PMC offers a large number of organizations and clubs to its students, including the Anime Club, the Environmental Club, the French Club and the Commuter Club. The college publishes a literary journal known as “Conifers.” It also operates a student radio station called WPMC Radio.

Pine Manor College Highlights

Where Pine Manor College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in science, fine arts, therapy and counseling, liberal arts, and media.
• High female/male ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

The student enrollment at Pine Manor College was 472 in 2007-2008 (469 full-time equivalent).

women were 100% of the class.

Undergrads are 95% of enrolled students and graduate students are 5%.

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

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Pine Manor College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

Pine Manor College provides on-campus housing for 460 of its 469 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Pine Manor College Athletics

Pine Manor College is in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference for major sports.

Pine Manor College Admissions (2008-2009)

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