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- School Code: 217800
- Phone: (617) 879-7000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
6.70%FINANCIAL AID RATE
73%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
3:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$44,820Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Liberal Arts Degree
The liberal arts program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Massachusetts colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
621 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a nonprofit private institution located in Cambridge, MA and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Approximately 11,000 students are enrolled annually at MIT.
Students may pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Engineering
- Computer And Information Sciences
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Physical Sciences
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. The majority of students admitted to MIT achieve an SAT score within the range of 2090 - 2340, or an ACT score within the range of 32 - 35. Competition runs high for admissions, given that only 10% of students who applied are accepted to the school. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $45,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $8,000. MIT may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of grants and loans.
The MIT Engineers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Fencing (NCAA Division III)
Students who would like to view more about MIT can check out their website at http://web.mit.edu/student/.
Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers a bachelor's degree program in liberal arts.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 1 |
Female | 5 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Black | 2 |
White | 2 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Liberal Arts program at MIT, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Description
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants Massachusetts Institute of Technology accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Massachusetts Institute of Technology may provide services including:- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (New England Womens & Mens Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (New England Womens & Mens Athletic Conference)
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Football (New England Womens & Mens Athletic Conference)
- Lacrosse
- Rifle
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Sailing