Established in 1861, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Cambridge (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 162-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this US higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Acronym | MIT |
Founded | 1861 |
Motto | Mens et Manus Mind and Hand |
Colours | Cardinal red and steel gray |
Mascot | Tim the Beaver |
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Address | 77 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge 02139-4307 Massachusetts United States |
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+1 (617) 253 1000 |
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The following Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Massachusetts Institute of Technology's academic range and degree level offering.
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Massachusetts Institute of Technology's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Massachusetts Institute of Technology a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.
Source: IPDES
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology has more than 3700 international students.Tip: search for Massachusetts Institute of Technology's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.
uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private higher education institution.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a 4-1-4 type of academic calendar.
This institution is a land-grant university and has a special focus on promoting education and research in agriculture, engineering and other related fields. Land-grant universities are also well known to have a high commitment to public service and outreach.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology does not have any religious affiliation.
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States... learn more
The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.
uniRank provides below the official Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Carnegie classification.
Basic Classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
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Size & Setting | Four-year, large, highly residential institution |
Enrollment Profile | Majority graduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Arts & sciences plus professions, high graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Research Doctoral: Comprehensive programs, no medical/veterinary school |
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uniRank provides below an overview of Massachusetts Institute of Technology's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
In particular, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 6,280 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Massachusetts Institute of Technology's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1929
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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The Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization develops, implements and supports open education.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization and publishes open courseware such as free video lectures and course materials.
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