| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| International | 2,798 | 41.35% |
| White | 2,063 | 30.49% |
| Asian | 786 | 11.62% |
| Hispanic | 406 | 6.00% |
| Unknown | 360 | 5.32% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 200 | 2.96% |
| Black or African American | 148 | 2.19% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.01% |
The majority of MIT graduate students are International.