The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private land-grant research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Established in 1861. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has played a significant role in the development of many areas of modern technology and science.
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| Motto | Mens et Manus (Latin) |
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Motto in English
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“Mind and Hand” |
| Type | Private land-grant research university |
| Established | April 10, 1861 |
| Founder | William Barton Rogers |
| Accreditation | NECHE |
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Academic affiliations
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| Endowment | $24.6 billion (2022) |
| Chancellor | Melissa Nobles |
| President | Sally Kornbluth |
| Provost | Cynthia Barnhart |
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Academic staff
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1,069 |
| Students | 11,934 (Fall 2021) |
| Undergraduates | 4,638 (Fall 2021) |
| Postgraduates | 7,296 (Fall 2021) |
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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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42°21′35″N 71°5′31″W |
| Campus | Midsize City, 166 acres (67.2 ha) |
| Newspaper | The Tech |
| Colors | Cardinal red and steel gray |
| Nickname | Engineers |
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Sporting affiliations
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| Mascot | Tim the Beaver |
| Website | mit.edu |
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