Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Student Body

Massachusetts Institute of Technology has 11,816 total students. 4,561 are undergraduates and 7,255 and graduate students.

The enrollment trend at MIT over the past 3 years:

Additional facts about the student body at MIT:

Gender

More men than women attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In the undergraduate class, 48% are women and 52% are men.

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology as of 2026.

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is not in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college