MOUNT IDA COLLEGE QUICK FACTS

History: Founded in 1899

Accreditation: Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges
(NEASC)

Character: Private, co-educational, baccalaureate institution

Enrollment: Approximately 1,430 full and part time students from more than 25 states
and 25 countries.

Location: Newton, Massachusetts; eight miles (13 km) from downtown Boston with convenient access to downtown Boston and the region via public transportation.

Campus: 72-acre suburban setting; six residence halls.  Nearly 800 students reside
on campus

Financing Your Education: Need-based and merit-based; scholarships, grants, loans and
work-study are available to qualified students.  $8.3 million in institutional aid was awarded for the 2007-2008 academic year.  

Mission Statement: Mount Ida College provides a diverse community of learners a
challenging education that blends the liberal arts with professional preparation.  We 
dedicate our energy, imagination, and resources to empowering all students to achieve
academically and contribute responsibly in a changing world.