Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139|(617) 253-1000
Cambridge, MA 02139|(617) 253-1000
#1 in National Universities (tie)
2021 Quick Stats
Student-Faculty Ratio
3:1
General Education Required
Yes
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Academics
The student-faculty ratio at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 3:1, and the school has 71.3% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology include: Computer Science; Mechanical Engineering; Mathematics, General; Physics, General; and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 99%.
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Majors
General Information
Student-Faculty Ratio
3:1
Declare major deadline description
First year students must submit a major declaration form signed by the advisor in April of the spring semester at which time they may declare 'undeclared' as a major. By the end of the sophomore year the undeclared students must submit a change of major form signed by the new department.
Credits apply to multiple majors
Usually
Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2019 graduates
Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Undergraduate data are based on the 2019 school year.
