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Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

Monterey, CA · Suburb · 4 students
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Graduation rate
54% typical
$76,310
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
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Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

The Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS) is an elite graduate school renowned for its world-class programs in translation and interpretation, nonproliferation and terrorism studies, international policy and development, and language education. As the professional graduate arm of Middlebury College, the institute distinguishes itself through immersive, multilingual curricula and high-impact research hubs like the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies. Set in a scenic coastal California city, the campus culture is intensely global, collaborative, and career-driven, fostering a tight-knit community of students who work closely with expert faculty to prepare for leadership roles in diplomacy, intelligence, NGOs, and international business.


Wikipedia:Established in 1955, the Monterey Institute of International Studies at Soka University of America (MIIS), formerly known as the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS), 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.

Location
Monterey, CA, 93940 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
SJC · San Jose
53 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
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Cost of attendance$74,552
Same price for all students
Cost of attendance$74,552
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.middlebury.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$49,870
Housing$15,418
Food$6,030
Books & supplies$200
Personal expenses$1,800
Transportation$1,234
Total of the above$74,552

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Outcomes
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$57,291
10 yrs after entry$76,310
Debt
Median at graduation$13,857
Monthly payment$147
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$24.7k
90th percentile$32,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
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Student Body
Gender
Men 50%Women 50%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
1 : 1
Pell grant
42%
First-gen
22%
Family income
$57,882
Independent
15%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
50%
Hispanic
50%
Varsity sports

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Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$57,291
After 10 yrs
$76,310
International Relations and National Security Studies6
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$165M
Full-time faculty
66%
Faculty salary
$11,958/mo
Teaching spend
$21,337
per student
Federal loans
58%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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