MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Cambridge, MA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

77 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
Main Phone: (617) 253-1000
Web Site: web.mit.edu/

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 10,059 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 559 male students and 421 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 57% of the student body, while females made up 43%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (3)%, Hispanic (6)%, Asian (17)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 16.2% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 680. One quarter of students scored at least 760.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 740 or higher. One fourth of students scored 800 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Architecture

Business And Management

Business

Communications

Computer

Computer Science

Engineering

English Language And Literature

Health Care

Other Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Foreign Languages And Literature

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Music

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Cognitive Psychology

School Accreditation

Massachusetts Institute Of Technology reports that it is nationally accredited.

Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Massachusetts Institute Of Technology belongs to the following athletic conferences:

New England Football Conference (for football).
New England Women's Eight (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 38,860
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 31,030
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 38,860

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.

Recommended (but not required):

A college preparatory program is recommended.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is recommended for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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