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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA · Private · Urban · Est. 1861
STEM-heavyCollaborativeInnovativeIntenseDiverse
Admissions Intelligence
NEWAcceptance Rate Trend
3.8%current
2022: 4.0%2023: 3.9%2024: 3.8%2025: 3.5%2026: 3.3%
Early vs Regular Admission Rates
Early Action
4.8%
1.3x higher than regular
Regular Admission
2.8%
Yield Rate
82%
of admitted enroll
Transfer Rate
3.5%
transfer acceptance
Avg SAT
1557
1520–1580
Overall Rate
3.8%
acceptance
Waitlist Stats (2025)
896
offered spot
→
712
accepted waitlist
→
18
admitted (2.5%)
Financial Intelligence
NEWAvg Net Price
$24,508
Debt-Free Grads
62%
Median Debt
$12,500
Avg Tuition Increase
3.8%/yr
Net Price Trend
2022: $21,8002023: $22,4002024: $23,1002025: $24,5082026: $25,200
Tuition History
2022: $55,5102023: $57,5902024: $59,7502025: $61,9902026: $64,300
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K
$3,800
$30–48K
$5,200
$48–75K
$9,400
$75–110K
$18,600
$110K+
$42,200
Merit Aid by Test Score
| SAT Range | Avg Merit Award | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1550+ | — | Need-based only |
| 1450-1549 | — | Need-based only |
Massachusetts Financial Aid Programs
MassGrant Plus
Up to $1,900/yrMA residents, need-based, FAFSA required
Portable to other statesLearn more →
Campus Safety
NEWTotal Incidents (2025)
33
Below peer avg (42)
3-Year Trend
Emergency Systems
24/7 campus police, blue-light phones, MIT Alert system
On-Campus Incidents (2025)
burglary12
assault3
robbery1
motor Vehicle Theft2
sex Offenses8
arson0
drug Arrest5
liquor Arrest2
Student Life & Wellbeing
NEWStudent Satisfaction
99%retention rate
Very Positive- +World-class research opportunities
- +Collaborative culture despite rigor
- +Strong career outcomes
Mental Health Resources
Counselor Ratio
1:400
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
Unlimited
Avg Wait Time
3 days
MIT Medical offers counseling, psychiatric services, and a 24/7 support line. No session limits.
Disability Services
Dedicated OfficeStudent Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing modificationsAssistive technologyReduced course load
Most buildings ADA accessible. Shuttle service for mobility-impaired students.
Dining
3.8/5Meal plan: $6,150/yr
VeganHalalKosherGluten-FreeAllergen-Friendly
Lobster dinner on special occasions. 12+ dining locations.
Location & Lifestyle
NEWCost of Living
Very High
82% above national average
Walk Score
96
Transit Score
92
Bike Score
94
Car-Free FriendlyMIT SafeRide (evening), EZRide, Charles River TMA
Climate (School Year)
66°
sep
55°
oct
44°
nov
33°
dec
29°
jan
31°
feb
39°
mar
49°
apr
59°
may
48" snow/yr200 sunny days126 rainy days
Nearest Cities
Boston (pop. 675K)1 mi · 5 min drive
Providence (pop. 190K)50 mi · 55 min drive
New York City (pop. 8.3M)215 mi · 240 min drive
Local Job & Internship Market
2.4% unemployment(national avg: 3.8%)
Top Local Employers
MIT Lincoln LaboratoryBroad InstituteDraperGoogle CambridgeMicrosoft NERDModernaAkamai
Key Industries
BiotechAI/MLRoboticsFinTechDefense
Visit Planning
NEWWeather for Your Visit — 2026-04-12
⛅
Partly Cloudy
High 56°F
Low 42°F
Rain 15%
Wind 12 mph NW
Wear layers. Light jacket recommended.
Academic Calendar 2025-26
spring Break
Mar 21–29, 2026
finals
May 18–22, 2026
commencement
Jun 5, 2026
orientation
Aug 24–28, 2026
semester End
May 22, 2026
Avoid visiting during finals or IAP (Jan). Best time: Oct or Apr.
Suggested Visit Itinerary
8:45 AM
Arrive & park at West Garage
West Garage, 125 Vassar St
Visitor parking $20/day. Enter from Vassar St.
9:00 AM
Admissions information session
Building 10, Room 250
Register in advance. Seats fill fast in fall.
10:15 AM
Student-led campus tour
Departs from Lobby 7
75 minutes. Wear comfortable shoes.
11:45 AM
Lunch at Stata Center cafeteria
Building 32
Open to visitors. Try the sushi bar.
12:30 PM
Walk the Infinite Corridor
Building 7 → Building 8
Iconic MIT hallway. 825 feet long.
1:00 PM
Explore Kendall Square
Kendall Square
Tech hub. Google, Microsoft, biotech startups.
1:30 PM
Walk along the Charles River
Memorial Drive
Great views of Boston skyline and MIT dome.
Hotels Near Campus
Boston Marriott Cambridge
0.3 mi from campus · Upscale
MIT visitor rate: 15% off
$250-350/night
Le Meridien Cambridge
0.5 mi from campus · Upscale
$220-310/night
Hampton Inn Boston/Cambridge
1.2 mi from campus · Mid-Range
$160-220/night
HI Boston Hostel
2.5 mi from campus · Budget
$55-85/night
Getting Here
Boston Logan (BOS)5 mi
Subway (Blue Line → Red Line)35 min · $2.40
Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)15-25 min · $18-30
Taxi15-25 min · $25-40
Providence (PVD)60 mi
Amtrak to Back Bay + Red Line90 min · $15-30
Rideshare60 min · $80-120
Combine Your Trip — Nearby Schools with Tours This Week
Harvard University
1.2 mi · 5 min drive
Tour available
Apr 13 — Info Session 10:00 AM
Tufts University
4 mi · 12 min drive
Tour available
Apr 14 — Campus Tour 9:30 AM
Boston University
3 mi · 10 min drive
Tour available
Apr 12 — Open House 11:00 AM
Northeastern University
2.5 mi · 8 min drive
Next week
Apr 19 — Campus Tour 2:00 PM
Boston College
9 mi · 22 min drive
Tour available
Apr 15 — Info Session 1:00 PM
News & Alerts
NEWpolicy2026-03-15
MIT reinstates SAT/ACT requirement for Class of 2031
After a 3-year test-optional pilot, MIT will require standardized test scores for all applicants starting Fall 2027.
program2026-02-01
New B.S. in Climate Science & Engineering launching Fall 2027
Interdisciplinary program combining atmospheric science, materials engineering, and policy. Accepting applications for inaugural cohort.
tuition2026-01-10
3.7% tuition increase for 2026-27 academic year
Tuition rises to $64,300. Financial aid budget increased by 8% to offset impact on aided students.
ranking2025-09-12
MIT ranked #1 in QS World University Rankings for 13th consecutive year
Also ranked #2 US News National Universities, #3 Forbes.
Rankings
NEWQS World
#1
—US News National
#2
+1Forbes
#3
+1Wall Street Journal
#4
-2Niche
A+
—Side-by-Side Comparison
NEW| Metric | MIT | Caltech | Stanford | Georgia Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.4% | 16.2% |
| Avg SAT | 1557 | 1570 | 1550 | 1480 |
| Net Price | $25,200 | $28,900 | $22,000 | $15,200 |
| Grad Rate | 96% | 94% | 95% | 92% |
| 10yr Earnings | $124,200 | $112,400 | $118,600 | $98,500 |
| Median Debt | $12,500 | $11,800 | $10,200 | $23,100 |
| Size | 4,600 | 980 | 8,100 | 18,700 |
| Setting | Urban | Suburban | Suburban | Urban |
Schools Like MIT
NEWCalifornia Institute of Technology
Similar size, selectivity, STEM focus, research intensity
97%
match
Stanford University
Similar selectivity, outcomes, research focus
94%
match
Harvard University
Similar selectivity, financial aid, outcomes
89%
match
Princeton University
Similar selectivity, size, undergraduate focus
87%
match
Georgia Institute of Technology
Similar STEM focus, engineering strength (public alternative)
82%
match
Carnegie Mellon University
Similar STEM/CS strength, urban setting, research focus
80%
match
Application Deadline Calendar
NEWEAMIT
Nov 1, 2026
209 days away
RAMIT
Jan 5, 2027
274 days away
FAFSA/CSSMIT
Feb 15, 2027
315 days away
FA NotificationMIT
Mar 14, 2027
342 days away
REAHarvard
Nov 1, 2026
209 days away
RDHarvard
Jan 1, 2027
270 days away
REAStanford
Nov 1, 2026
209 days away
RDStanford
Jan 5, 2027
274 days away
Application Checklist — MIT
NEWSource links included for each item. Non-standard requirements highlighted.
Common Application
Verify at source →MIT-specific application essays (5 short essays)Non-standard
MIT uses its own application portal — NOT Common App
Verify at source →SAT or ACT scores (required)Non-standard
MIT is one of few schools that reinstated test requirements
Verify at source →2 SAT Subject TestsNon-standardOptional
Recommended but not required. Math Level 2 + one science
Verify at source →2 teacher evaluations (one math/science, one humanities)Non-standard
Must be one STEM + one humanities teacher
Verify at source →School counselor report + transcript
Verify at source →Mid-year school report
Verify at source →Optional: Maker PortfolioNon-standardOptional
For students with significant project work in STEM, art, or design
Verify at source →Optional: arts supplement (music, visual art)Optional
Verify at source →Interview (strongly recommended)Optional
Verify at source →FAFSA + CSS Profile
Verify at source →IDOC (Institutional Documentation Service)Non-standard
Tax returns and financial documents submitted via College Board IDOC
Verify at source →Decision Notification Dates
NEWEA Decision
Historically released ~Dec 14 at 3:14 PM (Pi time)
Mid-December 2026
RA Decision
Historically on Pi Day (March 14) at 6:28 PM (Tau time)
Mid-March 2027
Financial Aid Award
Aid package arrives simultaneously with admission offer
With decision
Waitlist Decisions
Rolling. Very few admitted off waitlist (18 of 712 in 2025).
May–June 2027
Religious Affiliation
NEWNon-sectarianMIT has no religious affiliation. Multiple chaplaincies and religious student groups are active on campus.
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