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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is known for its academic prowess and top-tier STEM programs. The school also prides itself on being an inclusive space for students from all backgrounds. In this post, we’ll talk about MIT’s current diversity, how it’s combating discrimination and harrassment, and its future plans to improve upon its approach to inclusion.
Overview of MIT Diversity Statistics
Ethnic Diversity
Ethnicity
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Percentage
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White
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31.9%
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Asian
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17.2%
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Hispanic or Latino
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8.92%
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Two or more races
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4.12%
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Black or African American
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3.35%
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American Indian or Alaska Native
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.113%
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Relative to other schools in the nation, MIT can be classified as diverse based on its current student population statistics.
Financial Diversity
The New York Times published financial diversity statistics for MIT in 2017; the median family income was $137,400, in the 76th income percentile. Students’ families were among the highest earners in Massachusetts, which ranks about typical in the New England Men’s and Women’s Athletic Conference, and among the lowest among Ivy League and other top-tier colleges.
Share of students from the…
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Percentage
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Top .1%
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1.5%
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Top 1%
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5.7%
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Top 5%
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29%
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Top 10%
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43%
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Top 20%
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61%
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Bottom 20%
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6.2%
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While MIT has predominantly wealthy students, the school does have generous financial aid. The school is need-blind, meaning it makes its admissions decisions without taking into account the applicant family’s finances or ability to pay tuition. The college will also meet 100% demonstrated need for its applicants. MIT also offers a restricted no-loan policy, where families with a yearly income below $75,000 qualify for no-loan financial aid.
Geographic Diversity
MIT has students from every single state in America, with most students coming from California, New York, and Texas. 10% of the undergraduate population is composed of international students. International students are considered for aid via the same process for all applicants, meeting 100% of demonstrated financial aid.
Cultural Resources at MIT
Religious Groups
Addir Interfaith Engagement Association
Asian Baptist Student Koinonia
Asian Christian Fellowship
Bahai Association MIT
Baptist Student Fellowship
Buddhist Students Club
Chabad Student Group
Christians on Campus
Cru
etSpiritus
Gospel Choir
Hillel MIT
Hindu Students Council
Latter Day Saint Student Association
Lutheran Episcopal Ministry
Mobin
Muslim Students Association
Origins (Vedic tradition)
Protestant Student Community
Secular Society of MIT
Tech Catholic Community
Cultural Groups
African Students Association
Arab Student Organization
Armenian Society MIT
Asian American Association
Association of Indonesian Students at MIT
Association of Puerto Rican Students
Association of Taiwanese Students MIT
Aussies@MIT
Bangladeshi Students
Belgians at MIT
Black Students’ Union
Black Women’s Alliance
Bulgarian Club at MIT
Canadians Club
Caribbean Club
Catalonia@MIT
Chinese Students Club
Club Argentino en MIT
Club Francophone at MIT
Club of Undergraduate Chinese Nationals
Club Peru
Colombian Association of MIT
Cuban American Student Association (CASA)
Egyptian Association
Ethiopian Eritrean Students Association
European Club
Filipino Student Association
Hawaii Club
Hong Kong Student Society
International Youth and Students for Social Equality at MIT
Japanese Association
Kiwis at MIT
Korean Students Association
La Maison Française
Latino Cultural Center
Lebanese Club at MIT
Malayasian Students Association
MIT Asian American Initiative
MIT Interracial X Ethnic Division
MIT Nigerian Student Association
MITALY – Italian Student Association
MITeri – Nepali Student Association
Mujeres Latinas
Native American Student Association
Organization of Serbian Students
Paksmit
Palestine at MIT
Persian Students Association
Polish Club at MIT
Romanian Student Association
Russian Connection
Samskritam
Singapore Students of Society
South Asian Students Association
Sri Lankan Students Association
Stammtisch
Thai Students at MIT
Turkish Student Association
Vietnamese Students
MIT’s Latino Cultural Center
The LLC is a space for Latino students and student organizations, with business offices, student organizations, and a lounge where students can study and socialize. The center also has cultural and social events periodically, such as the Festival de las Americas and Gala Sabsosura!
The MIT Office of Minority Education
The OME hosts weekly “Drop-In” hours where students can ask questions about their services and receive help in personal, professional, and social matters. Students can raise concerns about academics, such as their classes and instructors.
Social Justice Programming & Cross-Cultural Engagement (SPXCE)
This program is meant to support students and provide them with guidance and opportunities to connect with others. Their mission is to foster a safe space that prioritizes inclusivity and provides intersectional social justice education, community-building, and leadership development. There is a social space, study area, computer lab, all-gender restroom, and kitchenette.
MIT’s Office of Religious, Spiritual, Ethical Life (ORSEL)
This institute intends to support the student body’s pluralistic identities by providing on-campus programming, confidential counseling, and advice to student religious organizations.