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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT, is a private research university located in Cambridge in Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1861 by William Barton Rogers in response to the increasing industrialization of the United States. The campus covers a total of 168 acres. MIT's undergraduate program ranked fourth in the US News and World Report (2009) rankings of national universities.
MIT has over 30 academic departments, with a strong emphasis on scientific and technological research. The university is organized into five schools and one college:
The official mascot of Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the Beaver.
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 2007-2008, 12% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 660 to 760. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 720 or more.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. MIT offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, MIT had 10,220 enrolled students. The school has a larger minority student population than most schools. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at MIT.
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
http://web.mit.edu/student/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,347 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering, systems engineering, biomedical engineering, transportation engineering, ... |
| Business and Management | 605 | business, business and related services |
| Science | 407 | biology, physics, chemistry, geology, oceanography, meteorology, science and society, geophysics, ... |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 350 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Architecture and Planning | 206 | urban planning, architecture |
| Mathematics | 122 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Liberal Arts | 113 | economics, political science, linguistics, liberal arts and sciences, creative writing, English, anthropology, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Media | 74 | digital communications, mass communication, journalism courses |
| Medicine | 67 | neuroscience, health professions |
| Therapy and Counseling | 22 | cognitive science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 7 | philosophy |
| Music | 5 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for MIT in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 1,509 | 37 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,217 | 34 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 599 | 37 |
In 2007-2008, MIT had a total enrollment of 10,220 students (10,044 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 39% |
| Graduate | 61% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 36% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 17% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 25% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 29% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 12% |
| (International Students) | 11% |
| Texas | 9% |
| Massachusetts | 8% |
| New York | 7% |
| Florida | 5% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 98 % |
MIT offers campus housing for 5,280 of its 10,044 (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 | 13,396 | 1,589 | 12% | 1,048 | 66% |
| Men | 9,464 | 828 | 9% | 561 | 68% |
| Women | 3,932 | 761 | 19% | 487 | 64% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 660 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 720 | 800 |
| SAT Writing | 660 | 750 |
| ACT Verbal | 30 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 32 | 36 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 34 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| 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 | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 30% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 36,390 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 36,390 |
| Room and board | $ 10,860 |
| Room charge | $ 6,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,460 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,150 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid:
MIT participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 217800)
MIT has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 612 | 112 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 157 | 69 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 22 | $64,172 | 15 | $59,896 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 18 | $100,530 | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 16 | $81,160 | 4 | $68,975 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 57 | $81,031 | 21 | $62,638 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 520 | $159,637 | 88 | $152,401 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 156 | $108,752 | 52 | $111,003 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 99 | $98,551 | 45 | $93,551 |
| Instructor | academic year | 39 | $61,568 | 13 | $61,574 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 41 | $79,309 | 51 | $61,576 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 24 | $99,894 | 9 | $111,214 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 879 | $133,997 | 258 | $109,826 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Computer and Information Sciences, General
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear 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
Bioinformatics
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets MIT Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of students from other states (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad 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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