Massachusetts Institute of Technology Demographics & Diversity Overview

67%
Minority Students
48%
Female Students
12%
International
51
States Represented

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

White
24.8%(1,024)
Hispanic
16.6%(687)
African American
8.8%(362)
Asian
38.3%(1,581)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(2)
Two or More Races
8.4%(345)
Unknown
2.9%(118)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color67%
Total Enrollment11,858
International Students12%

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

Men
51.8%(2,413)
Women
48.2%(2,244)

Gender Statistics

Men2,413

20% of total enrollment

Women2,244

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

Under 18
2.9%(133)
18-19
45.4%(2,115)
20-21
43.1%(2,007)
22-24
7.6%(355)
25+
1.0%(47)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
2.1%(149)
22-24
29.2%(2,100)
25+
68.8%(4,951)

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

In-State
7.3%(83)
Out-of-State
81.1%(921)
International
11.6%(132)

Regional Representation

In-State83

7% of student body

Out-of-State921

81% of student body

International132

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