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OVERVIEW
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, founded in 1861, is a private institution, and, like all great institutions of higher
education, it is grounded in the past, interacts with the present and aspires to influence the future. The school applies its talents to
problems posed by society, industry, commerce, arts, healing and politics. It has defined new forms of research, scholarship and
education. MIT students, faculty and staff are deeply engaged in the process of learning in the classroom, in the laboratory and from
each other. There is an exhilarating sense of being at the cutting edge. MIT is intense and demanding, yet the atmosphere is
collegial. Its students are an important part of one of the world's great institutions of learning and exploration. MIT, with technology
and natural science at its core, and encompassing the work of humanistic scholars, social scientists, architects, planners,
management experts and artists, plays a major role in the establishment of a new world security, in which all nations are united by
the need for a safe and healthy environment. The school shows us how to mend our nation's social and racial rifts, provides a model
for all of us to enhance industrial quality, productivity and especially knowledge. MIT students join a community of scholars and
practitioners whose work is challenging, energizing and of enormous importance to this new world security. The quality, style and
content of its educational programs will prepare students for a wide variety of leadership positions in industry, academia and public
service, leadership essential to a vital future in an increasingly technological and interdependent world. Its 155-acre campus is
located in Cambridge.
Web Site
web.mit.edu/
Institution Type
Private
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
4,527
Women
2,082 (46.0%)
Men
2,445 (54.0%)
Graduate Students
6,804
ADMISSION
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Most difficult
Overall Admission Rate
8% of 18,306 applicants were
admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
January 1
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
770 average
750-800 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading
723 average
680-780 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing
728 average
690-780 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
34 average
33-35 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Essay
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance
$65,478
Tuition and Fees
$48,452
Considered
Not Considered
Room and Board
$14,210
Average Percent of Need Met
100%
Average Freshman Award
$42,175
Average Indebtedness of
2015 Graduates
$23,485
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System
4-1-4
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
1,246
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 39% of classes
10-19 students: 24% of classes
20-29 students: 11% of classes
30-39 students: 7% of classes
40-49 students: 5% of classes
50-99 students: 9% of classes
Over 100 students: 4% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
Cambridge Population
107,289
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Boston
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
100% of freshmen, 94% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Beaver
Sororities
36% of women participate
Fraternities
48% of men participate
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
27.7% Asian
6.3% Black/African-American
16.9% Hispanic/Latino
6.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
40.5% White
1.9% Unknown
International Students
9.6% from 96 countries
First-Year Students Returning
98.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
82.0%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
92%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
33.0%
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ADMISSION
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Most Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT I or over
29 on the ACT; about 30% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
High School Graduation
Examinations
High school diploma or equivalent
is not required
High School Program
SAT or ACT
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject
Required Units
Recommended
Units
English
4
Mathematics
4
Science
4
Foreign Language
2
Social Studies
2
History
Academic Electives
Scores Due in
Admissions Office
Exam
Required
February 15
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT
Subject Tests,
or ACT
SAT Subject
Tests Only
Required
SAT Essay Component
Policy
Accepted with or without essay
component
ACT Writing Test Policy
Accepted with or without writing
component
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay
SAT: Used for admission
ACT: Used for admission
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
77 Massachusetts Avenue
City, State, Zip
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
Phone
(617) 253-3400
Fax
(617) 258-8304
E-mail
admissions@mit.edu
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
January 1
Application Fee
$75
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission
Notification
March 20
Accept Offer of
Admission
By May 1 or within 2 weeks if
notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Early Decision
Notification
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Early Action Notification
December 20
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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued
Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Not accepted
Interview
Not required
Universal College
Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal
Statement
Required for all freshmen
Electronic Application
Available
Letters of
Recommendation
2 required for all freshmen
Other
Financial Need
Financial need is not a
consideration in the admissions
process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor
Very Important
Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
Considered
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
Character/Personal Qualities
First Generation to Attend College
X
X
X
State Residency
Geographic Residence
Not Considered
X
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate
8% of 18,306 applicants were admitted
Women
13% of 5,556 applicants were admitted
Men
6% of 12,750 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,113 (73%) of 1,519 admitted students enrolled
Women
521 (71%) of 739 admitted students enrolled
Men
592 (76%) of 780 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision
Admission Rate
Early Action
Admission Rate
10% of 6519 applicants were admitted
Students Offered Wait List
652
Students Accepting Wait List Position
575
Students Admitted From Wait List
52
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math
770 average
750-800 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
95%
Score of 600 - 700
5%
Score of 500 - 600
0%
Score of 400 - 500
0%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT Critical Reading
723 average
680-780 range of middle 50%
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Average GPA
Not reported
3.75 and Above
Not reported
3.50 - 3.74
Not reported
3.25 - 3.49
Not reported
3.00 - 3.24
Not reported
2.50 - 2.99
Not reported
2.00 - 2.49
Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
34 average
33-35 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
69%
Score of 600 - 700
27%
Score of 30 - 36
97%
Score of 500 - 600
5%
Score of 24 - 29
3%
Score of 400 - 500
0%
Score of 18 - 23
0%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 12 - 17
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
728 average
690-780 range of middle 50%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
SAT Writing
Score of 700 - 800
71%
Score of 600 - 700
27%
Score of 500 - 600
2%
Score of 400 - 500
0%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 98%
Top quarter: 100%
Top half: 100%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
19%
Class President
Not reported
Student Gov. Officer
Not reported
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MONEY
MATTERS
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance
$65,478
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition and Fees
$48,452
Other Expenses
$1,816
Room and Board
$14,210
Payment Plans
Installment plan
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
finaid@mit.edu
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
Application Deadline
Priority deadline February 15
Final deadline February 15
Award Notification
On or about March 14
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid
Institutional Methodology
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 002178
Free
CSS/Financial Aid Profile
$25 for first college, $16 each additional
Business/Farm Supplement
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
832 (79.2%) of freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants
2,942 (65.7%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Need
641 (77.0%) of applicants
Found to Have Need
2,566 (57.3%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
641 (100.0%) of applicants with
financial need
Received Financial Aid
2,566 (100.0%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
641 (100.0%) of aid recipients
Need Fully Met
2,566 (100.0%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
100%
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
100%
Average Award
$42,175
Average Award
$42,478
Need-Based Gift
Received by 618 (96.4%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$39,882
Need-Based Gift
Received by 2,476 (96.5%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$39,775
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 525 (81.9%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$4,289
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 2,226 (86.7%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$4,530
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 15 (2.3%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 33 (1.3%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported
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MATTERS
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued
Borrowing
2015 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
32%
Average Indebtedness of 2015 Graduates
$23,485
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
3.0%
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
1.0%
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins
loans
State Loans
Other Loans
College/university loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Available
None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/
Achievement Award
Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Creative Arts/
Performance
Award Areas
Number of Awards
Not reported
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas
Number of Awards
Not reported
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Special Characteristics
Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
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Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from
On-Campus
Employment
$2,031
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MATTERS
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Academic Calendar System
4-1-4
Summer Session
Not reported
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog
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ACADEMICS
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space
Engineering
Anthropology
Architecture
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business/Commerce, General
Chemical Engineering
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Chemistry, General
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Civil Engineering, General
Cognitive Science
Computational Biology
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Economics, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
English Language and Literature, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Materials Engineering
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
Mechanical Engineering
Music, General
Neuroscience
Nuclear Engineering
Philosophy
Physics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Linguistics
Science, Technology and Society
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued
Most Popular Disciplines
Engineering, Computer and information sciences, Mathematics
and statistics
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Double major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education
program, Internships, Semester at sea
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
No online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Not available
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ACADEMICS
FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty
1,246
Part-Time Faculty
298
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
91%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 39% of classes
10-19 students: 24% of classes
20-29 students: 11% of classes
30-39 students: 7% of classes
40-49 students: 5% of classes
50-99 students: 9% of classes
Over 100 students: 4% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 19% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 43% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 23% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 6% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 4% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 5% of discussion sections/labs
Over 100 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
7,610,003
Computing
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
1100
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually
impaired services, wheelchair access
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Science, Master of Architecture, Master of Science in Architectural Studies, Master of Business Administration, Master of
Science in Real Estate Development, Master of City Planning, Master of Finance, Master of Science in Building Technology, Master
of Science in Art, Culture and Technology, Master of Engineering
Master's Programs of Study
Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
Archaeology
Architectural History
Architecture
Art History
Atmospheric Sciences
Bioengineering
Bioinformatics
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Biomedical Engineering
Business Administration and Management--General
Engineering Management
Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
Environmental Biology
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Genomic Sciences
Geochemistry
Geology
Geophysics
Geosciences
Geotechnical Engineering
Medical Physics
Nuclear Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Oceanography
Operations Research
Organic Chemistry
Physics
Planetary and Space Sciences
Political Science
Real Estate
Structural Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Communication Disorders
Computational Sciences
Hydrology
Information Science
Logistics
Manufacturing Engineering
Systems Engineering
Technical Writing
Technology and Public Policy
Toxicology
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Construction Engineering
Economics
Marine Geology
Materials Engineering
Materials Sciences
Mechanical Engineering
Transportation and Highway Engineering
Urban Studies
Urban and Regional Planning
Writing
Electrical Engineering
Media Studies
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Science
Doctoral Programs of Study
Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
Archaeology
Architectural History
Architecture
Art History
Atmospheric Sciences
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Bioinformatics
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Biomedical Engineering
Business Administration and Management--General
Cell Biology
Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
Environmental Biology
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Genetics
Genomic Sciences
Geochemistry
Geology
Geophysics
Geosciences
Geotechnical Engineering
History of Science and Technology
Hydrology
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Molecular Toxicology
Neurobiology
Neuroscience
Nuclear Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Oceanography
Operations Research
Organic Chemistry
Philosophy
Physical Chemistry
Physics
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Cognitive Sciences
Immunology
Information Science
Inorganic Chemistry
Linguistics
Planetary and Space Sciences
Political Science
Social Sciences
Structural Biology
Communication Disorders
Computational Biology
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Logistics
Manufacturing Engineering
Marine Geology
Materials Engineering
Structural Engineering
Systems Biology
Systems Engineering
Technology and Public Policy
Construction Engineering
Developmental Biology
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Materials Sciences
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Media Studies
Toxicology
Transportation and Highway Engineering
Urban Studies
Urban and Regional Planning
Engineering Management
Medical Physics
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CAMPUS
LIFE
LOCATION AND SETTING
Cambridge Population
107,289
Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Boston
Environment
Small city
Campus Size
168 acres
Getting Around
Campus Map
Map
Nearest Airport
5 mile(s) from campus in Boston
Nearest Bus Station
4 mile(s) from campus in Boston
Nearest Train Station
4 mile(s) from campus in Boston
Weather
Temperature
21.6 average low in January, 76.3
average high in September
Rain
127 rainy days per year
HOUSING
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed dorms, women's dorms, married student apartments,
single student apartments, disabled student housing,
fraternity/sorority housing, cooperative housing
Students in College Housing
100% of freshmen, 94% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
6%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
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SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Beaver
School Colors
Cardinal red and silver gray
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
WOMEN
Sport
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
Baseball
Offered
Scholarships Given
x
Basketball
x
x
Crew
x
x
Cross-Country Running
x
x
Fencing
x
x
Field Hockey
x
Football
x
Lacrosse
x
x
Riflery
x
x
Sailing
x
x
Soccer
x
x
Softball
x
Squash
x
Swimming And Diving
x
x
Tennis
x
x
Track And Field
x
x
Volleyball
x
x
Water Polo
x
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SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued
Club Sports
Women's Club Sports
Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
badminton, basketball, ice hockey, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball,
water polo
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band,
music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film
society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Sororities
36% of women participate
Fraternities
48% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
4,527
Women
2,082 (46.0%)
Men
2,445 (54.0%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
4,492
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
27.7% Asian
6.3% Black/African-American
16.9% Hispanic/Latino
6.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
40.5% White
1.9% Unknown
International Students
9.6% from 96 countries
Average Age
20
All Graduate Students
6,804
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
98.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
82.0%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
90.3%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
92.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Average Starting Salary
92%
$83,455 per year
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
33.0%
Disciplines Pursued
Business 0.7%
Engineering 22%
Law 1%
Theology 0.1%
Dentistry 0.1%
Arts and Sciences 13.2%
Medicine 4.5%
Education 0.1%
Other 5.7%
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