The Multiethnic Introduction to Engineering (MITE) program was developed in the summer of 1975 at Purdue University. MITE is a two-week, two-credit college simulation program modeled after the Engineering Academic Boot Camp that focuses on college readiness with a strong emphasis on math and engineering projects. MITE is an outreach strategy aiming to attract underrepresented students (i.e., African American, Native American, Hispanic American) to pursue engineering at Purdue.
Participants will live in one of Purdue University's world-class residence halls, engage with students from across the nation in various activities and meet current undergraduate and graduate engineering students, faculty and administrators. Participants will learn about Purdue's 18 engineering majors and a wide variety of potential engineering careers. Participants have seen an average improvement of SAT math scores of 90 points. The highest increase was 180 points as measured through pre- and post-testing. All participants may apply to Purdue at the close of the program.
2025 dates
- July 6-18, 2025
- Interest form deadline: April 4, 2025
- Admissions application packet deadline: April 15, 2025
- Enrollment package deadline: May 15, 2025
Program content
- Engineering research and design
- Mathematics and Chemistry
- Engineering projects
- English composition and writing
- SAT review
- Time management
Hands-on projects
Students learn about the engineering design process used to solve some of the world's most pertinent challenges. They will complete two engineering design projects led by graduate assistants and engage in friendly competition while developing presentation skills.
Academic relations
Participants will leave with skills to help them improve their academic profile. With a strong focus on mathematics, students will have two pre-assessments and receive a license for an online educational program that they can continue to use after the program has concluded.
Affordability
Scholarships are available for students who meet need-based scholarship requirements.
MITE program cost
| Residency status |
Tuition and fees (2 credits) * |
Room and board (2 Weeks) * |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana residents | $695.70 | $859.08 | $1,554.78 |
| Domestic nonresidents | $1,896.60 | $859.08 | $2,755.68 |
| International** | $2,036.60 | $859.08 | $2,895.68 |
* All university tuition and fee rates are subject to change without notice
** International students must attend high school in the United States and possess an education visa to participate in residential courses