The Basics About MIT
MIT is a private institution that was founded in 1861. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,232, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 168 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. MIT's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 7. Its tuition and fees are $39,212.
Overview: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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General Information
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Institutional Control:
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Private
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Year founded:
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1861
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Religious affiliation:
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N/A
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Academic calendar:
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4-1-4
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Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
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4,232
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Setting:
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urban
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2009 Endowment:
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$7,982,021,000
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Fall Admissions
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Application deadline:
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1/1
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Application fee:
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$75
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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11%
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Expenses
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Costs:
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2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $39,212
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Student Life at MIT
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MIT is located in Cambridge, Mass., across the Charles River from downtown Boston. Only freshmen students are required to live on campus, but about 70 percent of students choose to remain on campus during their four years. MIT offers housing in one of the coolest dorms in the country, commonly called "The Sponge," designed by architect Steven Holl. The MIT Engineers boast more than 30 NCAA Division III Teams, and their mascot is a beaver, which MIT chose because of its "remarkable engineering and mechanical skill and its habits of industry." Each class designs a unique ring called the "Brass Rat" that is revealed at the beginning of junior year, a tradition that dates back to 1929.
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Other Facts About MIT
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MIT focuses on scientific and technological research and is divided into five schools and one college. Among its graduate schools are the highly ranked School of Engineering and Sloan School of Management, in addition to strong programs in economics, psychology, biology, chemistry, earth sciences, physics, and mathematics. Research expenditures at MIT for 2009 exceeded $700 million, with funding coming from government agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Defense. The "Independent Activities Program," a four-week term between fall and spring semesters in January, offers special courses, lectures, competitions, and projects. Distinguished alumni include Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, former U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan, and Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Ben Bernanke.
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Mission (as provided by the school)
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The essence of MIT is our appetite for problems-especially those big, intractable, complicated problems whose solutions make a permanent difference. While MIT is a research university committed to world-class inquiry in math, science, and engineering, MIT has equally distinguished programs in the architecture, the humanities, management, and the social sciences. A diverse, supportive campus environment-with an incredible range of student groups and athletic and fitness opportunities-ensures that it's not all about the work. And in MIT's intensely creative atmosphere, the arts flourish in all their forms. MIT admits some of the most talented students in the world on a need-blind basis. The Institute is committed to meeting the financial need of each admitted undergraduate student through MIT scholarships; the average student scholarship was over $25,000 per year in 2009. As a result, the MIT community is incredibly diverse, and organically collaborative, with students coming from many different backgrounds, across the country and around the world. Students are frequently encouraged to unite MIT's engineering excellence with public service. For example, the required senior capstone design course for mechanical engineering majors centers on making the world a better place through engineering. Recent years have focused on projects using alternative forms of energy, and machines that could be used for sustainable agriculture. Beyond academic coursework, MIT's D-Lab, Poverty Action Lab, and Public Service Center all support students and professors in the research and implementation of culturally sensitive and environmentally responsible technologies and programs that alleviate poverty and improve quality of life in low-income areas locally, nationally, and worldwide. The MIT community brings its energy and creativity outside the classroom as well with 400+ student-run groups, 33 varsity sports, 20 intramural sports, 30 club sports, and over 500 arts-related events on campus each year. Campus is just a short walk across the Charles River to Boston where students can enjoy the city's fabulous restaurants or take in Boston culture. Many programs around MIT allow students to get reduced-price tickets to various events, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the American Repertory Theater, and Bruins, Celtics, and Red Sox games. Students get free admission daily to the Museum of Science, the Museum of Fine Arts, and all Harvard University and MIT museums.
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Applications: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Regular Decision
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Application deadline:
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1/1
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Notification date:
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03/20
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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June 10 (Fall), January 10 (Spring)
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Early Decision
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Is an early decision plan offered?
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No
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Early decision deadline:
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N/A
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Early decision decision sent by:
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N/A
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Early Action
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Is an early action plan offered?
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Yes
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Early action deadline:
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11/1
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Early action decision sent by:
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12/20
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Application Fee
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Application fee:
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$75
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Is the application fee refundable?
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No
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Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
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Yes
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Is it possible to defer admission?
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Yes
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Application Formats
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Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
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No
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Electronic application URL:
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http://my.mit.edu
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Tuition and Room Deposits
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Tuition deposit:
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$0
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Is the tuition deposit refundable?
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N/A
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Room deposit:
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$0
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Is the room deposit refundable?
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N/A
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Contact Information
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Admissions director:
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Stuart Schmill
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Admissions office phone number:
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(617) 253-3400
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Admissions E-mail:
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Requirements and Factors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Admission Requirements
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Admission interview?
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Recommended
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Campus visit?
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Neither required/recommended
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Off-campus interviews?
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may be arranged with an admission representative
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Does the school have an open admission policy?
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No
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Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
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Yes
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Standardized tests?
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Either SAT or ACT required.
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ACT Writing test?
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ACT with writing required
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
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02/15
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
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02/15
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High school completion requirement for admissions:
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High school diploma or equivalent is not required
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General college-preparatory program?
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Recommend
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Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Rigor of secondary school record?
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Important
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Class rank?
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Important
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Academic GPA?
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Important
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Standardized test scores?
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Important
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Application essay?
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Considered
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Recommendations?
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Important
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Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Interview?
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Important
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Extracurricular activities?
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Important
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Talent/ability?
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Important
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Character/personal qualities?
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Very Important
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Being a first-generation college student?
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Considered
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Alumni/ae relations?
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Considered
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Geographical residence?
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Considered
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State residency?
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Not Considered
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Religious affiliation/commitment?
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Not Considered
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Race/ethnicity?
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Considered
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Volunteer work?
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Considered
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Work experience?
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Considered
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Level of the applicant's interest?
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Not Considered
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Required High School Course Work
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Recommended High School Course Work
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High school units recommended in English:
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4
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High school units recommended in Foreign languages:
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2
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High school units recommended in Mathematics:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science:
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4
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High school units recommended in Social Studies:
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2
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Entering Class Statistics: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Fall 2009 Selectivity
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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11%
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Early decision acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Early action acceptance rate:
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12%
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Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
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10%
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Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
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Number of applicants:
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15,663
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Number of applicants accepted:
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1,676
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Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
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1,072
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Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
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35%
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Number of male applicants:
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10,970
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Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
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864
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Male freshman enrollment:
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594
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Number of female applicants:
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4,693
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Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
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812
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Female freshman enrollment:
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478
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Fall 2009 Wait List
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Does the school have a waiting list?
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Yes
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Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
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455
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Number of students on the wait list accepted:
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455
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Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
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78
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Fall 2009 High School Rank
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
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52%
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2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
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95%
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2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
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100%
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2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
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100%
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Fall 2009 High School GPA
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
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N/A
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Average high school GPA:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
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93%
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SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
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650-760
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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720-800
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SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
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660-760
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
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57%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
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35%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
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7%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
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1%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
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88%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
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12%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores:
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36%
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
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31-35
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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33-35
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
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32-35
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
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84%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
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15%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
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1%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
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0.3%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
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96%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
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4%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
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90%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
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10%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
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N/A
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Transfer Students: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Deadlines
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Terms for which transfer students may apply for admission:
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Fall, Spring
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Application date for transfer students:
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March 15 (Fall), November 15 (Spring)
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Admission decision sent:
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May 1 (Fall), December 15 (Spring)
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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June 10 (Fall), January 10 (Spring)
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Requirements
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Do transfer applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply?
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No
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Minimum required high school GPA:
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N/A
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Minimum required college GPA:
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N/A
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High school transcript?
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Required of all
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College transcript?
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Required of all
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Essay/personal statement?
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Required of all
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Admission interview?
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Not required
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Standardized test scores?
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Required of all
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Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)?
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Required of all
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Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:
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80
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Maximum number of credit/courses that may be transferred:
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N/A
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Is there a minimum number of credits needed to complete degree?
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N/A
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Transfer Student Application and Enrollment Statistics
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Total number of transfer students applying for Fall 2009:
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401
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Total number of transfer students accepted for Fall 2009:
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24
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Total number of transfer students enrolled for Fall 2009:
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21
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International Student Admissions: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Deadlines and Requirements
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Application deadline:
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January 1 (Fall)
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Preapplication form required?
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No
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Separate application form required?
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No
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TOEFL
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TOEFL requirement?
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N/A
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May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
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Yes
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Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
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577
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Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
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90
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Average TOEFL score (paper test):
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641
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Average TOEFL score (internet test):
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110
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