Monterey Institute is located in a medium-sized suburb, in Monterey, CA. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Monterey Institute top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study family and social work, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
The admissions department at Monterey Institute does not accept all those who apply.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 783 students (1,173 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"An academic community committed to preparing innovative professionals able to provide leadership in cross-cultural, multilingual environments."
More complete details are provided below.
Monterey Institute Of International Studies
460 Pierce Street
Monterey, CA 93940
General Phone: (831) 647-4100
http://www.miis.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 255 | international relations, language translation |
| Business and Management | 42 | international business |
| Education and Teaching | 37 | ESL instruction, foreign language teaching |
| Family and Social Work | 36 | public administration |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 21 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Monterey Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 348 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 34 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 9 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Monterey Institute had a total enrollment of 783 students (1,173 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 1% |
| Graduate | 99% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 31% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 44% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Monterey, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Financial Aid:
Monterey Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 369110)
Monterey Institute has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 28 | 22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $93,785 | 7 | $82,368 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 11 | $76,592 | 7 | $70,548 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $66,952 | 8 | $59,311 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $83,393 | 5 | $49,125 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 31 | $79,754 | 27 | $66,316 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
International Business/Trade/Commerce
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
International Relations and Affairs
Language Interpretation and Translation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Monterey Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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