MIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Desc.
The institute is one of the leading universities in the world tech-wise. It is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts on a large campus and houses some of the most advanced technologies all created by students and professors.
Top 10 Majors
In no particular order
- Computer Science
- Biological/Biomedical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Robotic Engineering
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Astronomy
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Sports
This school does not particularly pride itself in this department
- Volleyball
- Football
- Swimming
- Track/Field
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Lacrosse
- Cross-Country
- Basketball
- Baseball
And various club sports (caving,scuba, skydiving, ect.)
Life
Lots of the students stay connected through clubs, fraternities, sororities, ect.
- Sexuality Clubs
- Ethnic Clubs
- Religious Clubs
- Hobby-Centric Clubs
- Student Government
- Sports
- Study Groups
Housing
The majority of undergraduate students live in one of the dorms. It is often said that the dorms are nice and have a community atmosphere.
The majority of the graduates live off campus in a Cambridge apartment. They are reported to be very nice but expensive.
Admittance Rates
- 18,000 people apply
- 1,500 people are admitted
- 8% admitted generally
Prices
Hint: Not cheap
Average prices per year are: $63,250 including Tuition, Housing and dining, and books and curriculum.
Financial Aid
91% of MIT students receive some financial aid
33% have full ride scholarships or grants
60% receive need-based grants
Stats
SAT Scores: Average SAT score is 2220
Graduates: 6.8k Undergraduates: 4.5k
60% Male - 40% Female
- American Indian/Alaskan Native 2%
- Asian American 32%
- Black/African American 10%
- Hispanic/Latino 14%
- Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 0%
- White/Caucasian 51%
- No Response 1%
Facts
- The Infinite Corridor, located on campus is 1/6th of a mile long
- MIT has an “Engineer’s Drinking Song “
- MIT students can receive the greatly coveted Pirate’s License/ Certificate if they complete PE classes in pistol, archery, fencing, and sailing!
- Apollo 11 astronaut, Buzz Aldrin, got his ScD in 1963 in Aero Astro
- MIT has inspired many famous entrepreneurs