Race & Ethnicity
Massachusetts Institute of Technology has a diverse student body with 67% students of color and 12% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
Massachusetts Institute of Technology has a gender distribution of 48% female students and 52% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
20% of total enrollment
19% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Massachusetts Institute of Technology serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 89% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
89%
Traditional Age (18-21)
1%
Non-Traditional (25+)
61%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Massachusetts Institute of Technology attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 12% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 7% in-state residents, 81% out-of-state students, and 12% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
7% of student body
81% of student body
12% of student body
States Represented
All 50 states and Washington D.C. are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
67%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
48%
Female Students
Global Reach
12%
International
Age Diversity
1%
Non-Traditional Age