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Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

Monterey, California·Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above·Far West·middlebury.edu/institute
Acceptance
No freshman entry
6-yr Graduation
No freshman cohort
Total enrollment
526
peer median 1,668
Avg net price
No freshman cohort
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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
7
AY 2008–09
Pell disbursed
$12K
$12,470 total

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

0k
04
0k
05
0k
06
0k
07
0k
08

Loan volume by type · AY 2008–09

No Direct Loan volume reported.

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.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

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
0.1%
-2.2pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
541
Defaulted
1
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
1.3%
2017
1.0%
2018
0.8%
2019
0.1%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* 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.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at Middlebury

Top program areas ranked by completions.

Distinct CIP programs10
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

292 total completions
01Foreign Languages
9231.5%
02Computer Sciences
5819.9%
03Social Sciences
5217.8%
04Military Tech
3512.0%
05Education
258.6%
06Public Admin
206.8%
07Natural Resources
103.4%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

Fall total
526
12-mo unduplicated
596
Undergraduate
16
Graduate
580

Gender split

Men
31%182
Women
69%414

Race / ethnicity composition

White
69.2%
Two or more
15.4%
Asian
7.7%
Non-resident
7.7%

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.00
0 offenses · 503 students

3-year trend

1.402 yrs ago1.521 yr ago0.00Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
2
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
1
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
1
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0

Criminal offenses by type

No criminal offenses reported.

By location

0total

    VAWA offenses

    0
    Domestic violence
    0
    Dating violence
    0
    Stalking
    0 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

    Hate crimes by bias

    • Race1

    Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

    CategoryArrestsReferrals
    Weapons00
    Drugs10
    Liquor00

    Residence-hall fires

    No residence-hall fires reported.

    Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

    Student-faculty ratio

    Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

    Student-to-faculty
    1.0:1
    Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
    62

    Middlebury vs Peer comparison

    The peer institutions Middlebury selected for federal comparison reporting.

    GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
    This institutionPeer median

    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.

    Carnegie
    SubjectMiddlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
    No freshman cohortNo freshman entry526No freshman cohortMasters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    51%85.7%1,317$22,540Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    No freshman cohortNo freshman entry892No freshman cohortMasters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    No freshman cohortNo freshman entry910No freshman cohortMasters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Grad-onlyGrad-only992Grad-onlyMasters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    13%Open admission1,835$31,072Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    60%86.9%2,416$20,786Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    65%85.7%3,479$23,965Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    63%77.8%1,695$20,301Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    57%98.0%1,985$26,364Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Not reported40.2%815$18,405Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    43%55.2%1,961$27,715Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    54%78.8%2,013$19,285Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    57%84.5%1,001$15,554Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    42%80.8%1,102$18,504Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    57%77.8%2,101$20,873Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    0%91.0%2,839$20,252Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Grad-onlyGrad-only622Grad-onlyMasters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    49%99.7%1,157$22,347Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    42%86.3%2,813$24,212Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    59%81.2%1,668$27,511Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    50%71.0%2,056$31,320Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    43%62.3%1,182$20,144Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    50%82.2%1,788$19,169Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    47%93.3%1,857$20,599Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    61%62.1%1,599$30,857Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    67%70.6%1,960$23,130Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    66%83.5%1,454$27,555Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    51%99.4%1,553$25,491Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    64%78.6%1,952$27,989Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    17%45.4%1,130$16,927Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Peer group median51%81.2%1,668$22,444

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    Campus network

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    Middlebury Institutional Research office

    The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.

    Office
    Office of Assessment and Institutional Research
    Email
    alangroc [at] middlebury.edu
    Phone
    802-443-3440

    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
    Team
    3 members
    • Adela Langrock
      Director of Assessment and Institutional Research
    • Tom McManamy
      Assistant Director of Assessment and Institutional Research
    • Katie Moon
      Research and Data Analyst

    Reports & documents (4)

    Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.

    Frequently asked questions about Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

    Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Middlebury.

    What is the acceptance rate at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey?

    Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey does not have a reported acceptance rate. This institution does not admit first-time (freshman) undergraduates, so the federal admit rate does not apply.

    What is the graduation rate at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey?

    Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey does not have a reported federal graduation rate. Federal graduation rates follow first-time, full-time undergraduates. This institution does not enroll that cohort.

    How many students attend Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey?

    Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey reports a total enrollment of 526 students per the latest IPEDS.

    What is the average net price at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey?

    Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey does not have a reported average net price. Net price is a federal metric for first-time, full-time undergraduates receiving federal aid, and this institution does not enroll that cohort.

    Where is Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey located?

    Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey is located in Monterey, California 93940.

    Who runs Institutional Research at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey?

    Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey's IR work is done by the Office of Assessment and Institutional Research.

    About the data on this page

    Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

    IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
    Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
    College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
    Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
    FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
    Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
    DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
    Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
    Federal Pell Grant & loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
    Pell Grant and Direct Loan recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
    Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
    Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
    Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
    Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
    Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
    Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.

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