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MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (MIT)

  • 77 Massachusetts Avenue
  • Cambridge, MA 02139
  • OPEID College Code: 00217800
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  • General Phone: (617) 253-1000
  • President: Susan Hockfield
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 10,384
  • College Alias: MIT, M.I.T.
  • College Mascot: Engineers
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  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
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Accreditation
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Majority Graduate/Professional
  • Size Classification
    • Large Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $75.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $75.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Recommended
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants10,9704,69315,663
Number Granted Admission (%)864 (8%)812 (17%)1,676 (11%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)593 (69%)479 (59%)1,072 (64%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,00293%
ACT ® Exam39136%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading650760
SAT ® Math720800
SAT ® Writing660760
 
ACT ® Composite3235
ACT ® English3135
ACT ® Math3335
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving25%26%2%61%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,064$7,089$2,273$30,383
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)0.5%0.2%0.5%
Number in Default525
Number in Repayment885917992
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$37,782$36,390$34,986
In-State Tuition and Fees$37,782$36,390$34,986
Out of State Tuition and Fees$37,782$36,390$34,986
Books and Supplies$1,150$1,150$1,114
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$11,360$10,860$10,400
Other Expenses$1,708$1,700$1,700
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$52,000$50,100$48,200
In-State$52,000$50,100$48,200
Out of State$52,000$50,100$48,200
Off Campus
In-District$38,932$37,540$36,100
In-State$38,932$37,540$36,100
Out of State$38,932$37,540$36,100
Off Campus with Family
In-District$38,932$37,540$36,100
In-State$38,932$37,540$36,100
Out of State$38,932$37,540$36,100
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Architecture
Architecture1452-
Urban Planning6112-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology732-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other-17-
Commerce68492-
Real Estate-4-
 
Communications and Journalism
Digital Communication and Media-27-
Journalism, Other-7-
Media Studies49-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer-21-
Computer Science168106-
 
Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering5654-
Biomedical and Medical Engineering4713-
Chemical Engineering7449-
Civil Engineering2537-
Electrical Engineering5891-
Engineering, Other-40-
Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering2121-
Materials Engineering4135-
Mechanical Engineering121119-
Nuclear Engineering1524-
Operations Research-5-
Systems Engineering-51-
Transportation and Highway Engineering-49-
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing---
English Language and Literature2--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures2--
Linguistics-3-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other-7-
 
History
History1--
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Cognitive Science8--
Mathematics and Computer Science14--
Neuroscience451-
Science, Technology and Society-1-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts10--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics901-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy3--
 
Physical Sciences
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology-1-
Chemistry263-
Geology and Earth Science12--
Geophysics and Seismology-1-
Meteorology-2-
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical-4-
Physics824-
Planetary Astronomy and Science-2-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology1--
Economics42--
Political Science107-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Music7--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 10,384
    • Undergraduate: 4,232 Graduate: 6,152
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 6,552 Female: 3,832
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,316 Female: 1,916
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 4,236 Female: 1,916
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 10,223 Part-Time: 161
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,201 Part-Time: 31
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 6,022 Part-Time: 130
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2,74626%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown8808%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181612%
Ages 18-191,94519%
Ages 20-211,96119%
Ages 22-242,03520%
Ages 25-292,98729%
Ages 30-349739%
Ages 35-392162%
Ages 40-49880.8%
Ages 50-65180.2%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees11,0899,9271,162
Faculty Status9989917
Tenured Faculty7637567
Graduate Assistants3,012-3,012
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service5,2144,667547
Primarily Instruction440225215
Primarily Research3,7913,466325
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial64060337
Other Professionals2,2762,051225
Technical and/or Paraprofessional2,9592,606353
Clerical And Secretarial1,7431,418325
Skilled Crafts1581553
Service and/or Maintenance5215156
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$130,759 (1,126)$136,467 (861)$112,213 (265)
Professor$159,620 (614)$160,655 (518)$154,037 (96)
Associate Professor$109,692 (208)$109,806 (156)$109,350 (52)
Assistant Professor$100,570 (154)$101,548 (100)$98,761 (54)
Instructor$57,447 (45)$58,178 (33)$55,436 (12)
Lecturer$73,306 (81)$85,848 (36)$63,273 (45)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$77,572 (74)$83,817 (55)$59,491 (19)
Instructor$62,892 (34)$65,228 (23)$58,009 (11)
Lecturer$85,672 (20)$89,332 (16)$71,035 (4)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$126,610 (1,200)$132,391 (916)$107,963 (284)
Professor$159,620 (614)$160,655 (518)$154,037 (96)
Associate Professor$109,692 (208)$109,806 (156)$109,350 (52)
Assistant Professor$100,570 (154)$101,548 (100)$98,761 (54)
Instructor$54,870 (79)$56,203 (56)$51,623 (23)
Lecturer$72,671 (101)$81,923 (52)$62,852 (49)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's TeamsCoed Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes80641432270
Baseball2424--
Basketball261214-
Fencing361818-
Field Hockey15-15-
Football5151--
Lacrosse392415-
Rifle19--19
Rowing1185464-
Soccer502723-
Softball17-17-
Squash17--17
Swimming and Diving582830-
Tennis281513-
Track and Field, Indoor865432-
Track and Field, Outdoor795029-
Track and Field, X-Country472720-
Volleyball281414-
Water Polo1616--
Sailing34--34
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$24,977$20,129$17,927
Assistant Coaches-$6,135$6,392-
 
Coaches
All Coaches18191837
Baseball44--
Head Coaches11--
Assistant Coaches33--
Basketball945-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches734-
Fencing1266-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches1055-
Field Hockey2-2-
Head Coaches1-1-
Assistant Coaches1-1-
Football1111--
Head Coaches11--
Assistant Coaches1010--
Lacrosse743-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches532-
Rifle1--1
Head Coaches1--1
Assistant Coaches----
Rowing1156-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches945-
Soccer642-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches431-
Softball4-4-
Head Coaches1-1-
Assistant Coaches3-3-
Squash3--3
Head Coaches1--1
Assistant Coaches2--2
Swimming and Diving231211-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches211110-
Tennis624-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches413-
Track and Field, Indoor291415-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches271314-
Track and Field, Outdoor291415-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches271314-
Track and Field, X-Country633-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches422-
Volleyball844-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches633-
Water Polo44--
Head Coaches11--
Assistant Coaches33--
Sailing6-33
Head Coaches2-11
Assistant Coaches4-22
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 97%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students91%
 
By Gender
Male90%
Female93%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien97%
Unknown89%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less83%
5 Years90%
6 Years91%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related-2
On Campus
Drug Related57
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape3-
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary2899
Arson-1
On Campus
Forcible Rape32
Robbery3-
Aggravated Assault35
Burglary86197
Vehicle Theft310
Arson-1
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