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The main campus of MIT is in Cambridge, Massachusetts (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. MIT offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to science, engineering, mathematics, computer science and engineering, and architecture and planning.
MIT does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, 14% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 690 to 770. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 740 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at MIT are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, the school had 10,206 enrolled students. MIT has a larger minority student population than most schools. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at the school.
MIT is generally not a school for part-time students. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at MIT belong to the New England Football Conference and New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
General Phone: (617) 253-1000
Admissions Phone: (617) 253-4791
Financial Aid Phone: (617) 253-4971
http://web.mit.edu/
MIT awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,283 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering, civil engineering, ocean engineering, transportation engineering, ... |
| Business And Management | 603 | business, business and related services |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 409 | computer science |
| Science | 399 | biology, physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology, science and society, geophysics, oceanography, ... |
| Architecture And Planning | 232 | urban planning, architecture |
| Mathematics | 141 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Liberal Arts | 126 | economics, political science, linguistics, liberal arts and sciences, English, creative writing, foreign language and literature, history, ... |
| Media | 64 | digital communications, mass communication, journalism courses |
| Therapy And Counseling | 55 | cognitive psychology, cognitive science |
| Medicine | 37 | health professions, neuroscience |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | philosophy |
| Music | 3 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for MIT in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 1,557 | 35 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,220 | 33 |
| Doctor's degree | 581 | 38 |
In 2005, MIT had a total enrollment of 10,206 students (10,004 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 39% |
| Graduate | 61% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 37% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 17% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 25% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 30% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 14% |
| New York | 12% |
| Massachusetts | 8% |
| Texas | 8% |
| Foreign countries | 6% |
| Florida | 5% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 98 % |
MIT offers campus housing for 5,643 of its 10,004 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Cambridge, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10,440 | 1,494 | 14% | 996 | 67% |
| Men | 7,608 | 758 | 10% | 531 | 70% |
| Women | 2,832 | 736 | 26% | 465 | 63% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 690 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 740 | 800 |
| ACT Verbal | 30 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 32 | 35 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 34 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 20% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (617) 253-4791
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 32,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 32,300 |
| Room and board | $ 9,500 |
| Room charge | $ 5,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid:
MIT participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 217800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (617) 253-4971
MIT has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 510 | 89 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 194 | 62 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 129 | 75 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $147,800 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 19 | $58,682 | 13 | $53,341 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 19 | $80,103 | 10 | $65,904 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 19 | $124,885 | 4 | $118,750 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 64 | $90,571 | 28 | $67,409 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 428 | $133,459 | 70 | $125,980 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 145 | $90,840 | 33 | $87,567 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 132 | $79,972 | 52 | $75,708 |
| Instructor | academic year | 22 | $52,518 | 6 | $50,433 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 33 | $64,679 | 32 | $51,905 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 7 | $74,907 | 3 | $110,400 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 767 | $110,382 | 196 | $91,530 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | short term | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 3 | $55,600 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New England Football Conference |
| Basketball | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference |
| Track | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Ceramic Sciences and Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Operations Research
Systems Engineering
Transportation and Highway Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Neuroscience
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Meteorology
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physics, General
Planetary Astronomy and Science
Science, Technology and Society
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
Cognitive Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets MIT Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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