Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
About
Established in 1955, the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS), formerly known as the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS), and the Monterey Institute of Foreign Studies (MIFS), located in Monterey, California, is a graduate institute and satellite campus of Middlebury College. For brevity, it is often referred to as simply the Monterey Institute. The cofounders of the institute were Gaspard Etienne Weiss, Louise Weiss, Dwight Morrow Jr., Remsen Dubois Bird, Enid Hamilton-Fellows, Countess of Kinnoull, Sybil Fearnley, Noël Sullivan, and Frank Elton. The institute offers master's degree programs and certificates.
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2008–09, 7 students received $12K in Pell grants.
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
Loan volume by type · AY 2008–09
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 541 borrowers who entered repayment, 1 (0.1%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate vs national, by cohort
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at Middlebury
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Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
3-year trend
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Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Middlebury vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Middlebury selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
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SubjectMiddlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey | — | — | 526 | — | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| 51% | 85.7% | 1,317 | $16,722 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| — | — | 892 | — | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| — | — | 910 | — | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| — | — | 992 | — | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 13% | — | 1,835 | — | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 60% | 86.9% | 2,416 | $20,822 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 65% | 85.7% | 3,479 | $24,016 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 63% | 77.8% | 1,695 | $22,384 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 57% | 98.0% | 1,985 | $28,071 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| — | 40.2% | 815 | $25,374 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 43% | 55.2% | 1,961 | $25,752 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 54% | 78.8% | 2,013 | $20,218 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 57% | 84.5% | 1,001 | $16,957 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 42% | 80.8% | 1,102 | $15,975 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 57% | 77.8% | 2,101 | $23,707 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 0% | 91.0% | 2,839 | $21,611 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| — | — | 622 | — | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 49% | 99.7% | 1,157 | $23,508 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 42% | 86.3% | 2,813 | $22,092 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 59% | 81.2% | 1,668 | $24,944 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 50% | 71.0% | 2,056 | $23,169 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 43% | 62.3% | 1,182 | $18,295 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 50% | 82.2% | 1,788 | $24,536 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 47% | 93.3% | 1,857 | $20,893 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 61% | 62.1% | 1,599 | $27,786 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 67% | 70.6% | 1,960 | $23,461 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 66% | 83.5% | 1,454 | $24,666 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 51% | 99.4% | 1,553 | $24,264 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 64% | 78.6% | 1,952 | $27,375 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 17% | 45.4% | 1,130 | $19,969 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| Peer group median | 51% | 81.2% | 1,668 | $23,461 |
Institutions like Middlebury
Explore the federal data for institutions in Middlebury's comparison group.
- Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsWisconsin
Alverno College
Grad rate51%Admit rate85.7%Enrollment1,317Net price$16,722View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsTexas
Amberton University
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment892Net price—View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsCalifornia
Antioch University-Los Angeles
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment910Net price—View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsNew Hampshire
Antioch University-New England
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment992Net price—View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsMassachusetts
Cambridge College
Grad rate13%Admit rate—Enrollment1,835Net price—View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsPennsylvania
Carlow University
Grad rate60%Admit rate86.9%Enrollment2,416Net price$20,822View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsNebraska
Concordia University-Nebraska
Grad rate65%Admit rate85.7%Enrollment3,479Net price$24,016View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsMichigan
Cornerstone University
Grad rate63%Admit rate77.8%Enrollment1,695Net price$22,384View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsNebraska
Doane University
Grad rate57%Admit rate98.0%Enrollment1,985Net price$28,071View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsFlorida
Florida Institute of Technology-Online
Grad rate—Admit rate40.2%Enrollment815Net price$25,374View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsKansas
Friends University
Grad rate43%Admit rate55.2%Enrollment1,961Net price$25,752View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsNew Jersey
Georgian Court University
Grad rate54%Admit rate78.8%Enrollment2,013Net price$20,218View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsDelaware
Goldey-Beacom College
Grad rate57%Admit rate84.5%Enrollment1,001Net price$16,957View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsIowa
Graceland University-Lamoni
Grad rate42%Admit rate80.8%Enrollment1,102Net price$15,975View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsMaryland
Hood College
Grad rate57%Admit rate77.8%Enrollment2,101Net price$23,707View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsRhode Island
Johnson & Wales University-Online
Grad rate0%Admit rate91.0%Enrollment2,839Net price$21,611View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsCalifornia
Keck Graduate Institute
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment622Net price—View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsTennessee
King University
Grad rate49%Admit rate99.7%Enrollment1,157Net price$23,508View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsWisconsin
Lakeland University
Grad rate42%Admit rate86.3%Enrollment2,813Net price$22,092View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsMassachusetts
Lasell University
Grad rate59%Admit rate81.2%Enrollment1,668Net price$24,944View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsIowa
Morningside University
Grad rate50%Admit rate71.0%Enrollment2,056Net price$23,169View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsWisconsin
Mount Mary University
Grad rate43%Admit rate62.3%Enrollment1,182Net price$18,295View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsMaryland
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Grad rate50%Admit rate82.2%Enrollment1,788Net price$24,536View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsGeorgia
Piedmont University
Grad rate47%Admit rate93.3%Enrollment1,857Net price$20,893View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsNorth Carolina
Queens University of Charlotte
Grad rate61%Admit rate62.1%Enrollment1,599Net price$27,786View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsNew York
Roberts Wesleyan University
Grad rate67%Admit rate70.6%Enrollment1,960Net price$23,461View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsMaine
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Grad rate66%Admit rate83.5%Enrollment1,454Net price$24,666View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsKentucky
Spalding University
Grad rate51%Admit rate99.4%Enrollment1,553Net price$24,264View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsConnecticut
University of Saint Joseph
Grad rate64%Admit rate78.6%Enrollment1,952Net price$27,375View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsNew Mexico
University of the Southwest
Grad rate17%Admit rate45.4%Enrollment1,130Net price$19,969View data
Campus network
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Middlebury Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The Office of Assessment and Institutional Research works with departments and constituencies across the institution to shape the future of Middlebury by providing evidence and information about the educational experience.
Visit IR office page- Adela LangrockDirector of Assessment and Institutional Research
- Tom McManamyAssistant Director of Assessment and Institutional Research
- Katie MoonResearch and Data Analyst
Reports & documents (4)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- Data dictionaryInstitutional DataThe Institutional Data page of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey provides organized reports by programs, topics, and year, enhancing historical information previously compiled in annual Fact Books. These reports offer insights into various aspects of Middlebury's schools and programs, with continuous updates and additions throughout the academic year. Common Data Sets and other institutional information are made available, helping stakeholders gain a comprehensive understanding of institutional data.middlebury.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- GlossaryGlossaryThe glossary provided by the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey outlines commonly used terms in the context of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work. The definitions aim to support understanding and initiatives in DEI, drawing from various sources to cover a wide array of social justice topics such as ableism, intersectionality, racism, and privilege. The glossary is intended to elucidate the nuances of systemic discrimination and highlight the importance of inclusivity, equity, and intersectional approaches.middlebury.edu
- Strategic planMiddlebury’s Strategic Planning Initiative2025Middlebury's Strategic Planning Initiative aims to rearticulate the institution's mission, purpose, and aspirations for the next decade. Led by a steering committee chaired by Jessica Holmes and AJ Vasiliou, the process involves broad community engagement to identify strategic priorities. The plan will culminate in President Baucom presenting the recommendations to the Board of Trustees in May 2026 for approval.middlebury.edu
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