MOUNT IDA Counselor visit spring 2015

FAST FACTS  Small private college (1300 students) located in Newton, MA  Founded in 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  To apply, go to the college’s website at 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