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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Location: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139-4301

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Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private institution in Cambridge with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1553, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.6K undergraduates with a 3:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

96% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $143,372 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,813.

Established

1861

Motto

Mens et Manus

Mascot

Tim the Beaver

Type

Private research university

Division

Division III

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5%Acceptance

1553SAT Avg

4,571Students

3:1Student:Faculty

96%Grad Rate

$143,372Earnings 10yr

$19,813Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate4.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1553

Reading & Writing

730780

Math

780800

ACT Score Range

Composite

3436

Admissions

Test-RequiredNo Demonstrated InterestHolistic ReviewOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

MIT ApplicationCoalition

Early Action

November 1

Decision by mid-December

Regular Decision

January 1

Decision by Pi Day (March 14)

Reply by May 1

SAT or ACT with writing required. SAT Subject Tests no longer required but recommended for some applicants.

MIT-specific essays and short answer questions required, including describing a significant maker experience.

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Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

4.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1553

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$60,156

Room & Board$19,390

Books & Supplies$880

Total Cost of Attendance$79,850

Average Net Price$19,813

Median Debt at Graduation$14,768

Monthly Payment (10yr)$157

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K-$4,129

$30–48K-$2,483

$48–75K$4,621

$75–110K$13,696

$110K+$46,627

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,813

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

9300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,462

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Academics

Core/Distribution Requirements4-1-4 (Two semesters plus Independent Activities Period in January)Phi Beta Kappa

Majors

Avg class size

Student-faculty ratio

3:1

Study abroad

11%

Research: World-leading research across all fields; students work alongside faculty on groundbreaking discoveries.

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Aeronautics and AstronauticsBiologyBrain and Cognitive SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil and Environmental EngineeringComputer Science and EngineeringEarth, Atmospheric and Planetary SciencesEconomicsElectrical Engineering and Computer ScienceMathematicsMechanical EngineeringNuclear Science and EngineeringPhysicsArchitectureUrban Studies and PlanningLinguistics and PhilosophyPolitical ScienceManagement (Sloan)

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Programs (107)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

4,571

Gender Split

49% / 51%

Women / Men

First Generation

26%

Pell Grant Recipients

19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 21%

Black 9%

Hispanic 15%

Asian 35%

Two+ 7%

Int'l 11%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate96.1%

Freshman Retention99.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$131,633

8 Years$135,278

10 Years$143,372

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$118,900

Men

$177,100

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Notable Alumni

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Buzz Aldrin

Apollo 11 astronaut, second person to walk on the Moon

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Kofi Annan

Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate

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Ben Bernanke

Former Chairman of the Federal Reserve

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I.M. Pei

Pritzker Prize-winning architect

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Richard Feynman

Nobel Prize-winning physicist

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Jonah Peretti

Co-founder of BuzzFeed and The Huffington Post

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Drew Houston

Co-founder and CEO of Dropbox

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Rankings

U.S. News

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Forbes

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Washington Monthly

#10

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Engineers

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Rankings

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History & Fun Facts

•A charter for the incorporation of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, proposed by William Barton Rogers, was signed by John Albion Andrew, the governor of Massachusetts, on April 10, 1861.
•Early developments Original Rogers Building in Back Bay, Boston, 1872 Two days after MIT was chartered, the first battle of the Civil War broke out.
•After a long delay through the war years, MIT's first classes were held in the Mercantile Building in Boston in 1865.
•In 1863 under the same act, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts founded the Massachusetts Agricultural College, which developed as the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
•In 1866, the proceeds from land sales went toward new buildings in the Back Bay.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

143Very High

Estimated from MA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K

2 mi(3 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

189 mi(328 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

269 mi(466 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

BOS Boston Logan4 mi

MHT Manchester-Boston43 mi

PVD Providence TF Green47 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2 mi · ~3 min drive

New York, NY189 mi · ~5h 28m drive

Hartford, CT91 mi · ~2h 38m drive

Providence, RI40 mi · ~1h 9m drive

Albany, NY137 mi · ~3h 57m drive

Syracuse, NY261 mi · ~7h 32m drive

Rochester, NY335 mi · ~9h 41m drive

Buffalo, NY397 mi · ~11h 28m drive

Philadelphia, PA269 mi · ~7h 46m drive

Pittsburgh, PA480 mi · ~13h 52m drive

Harrisburg, PA333 mi · ~9h 37m drive

Newark, NJ195 mi · ~5h 38m drive

Trenton, NJ240 mi · ~6h 56m drive

Central (cold winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Boston Logan (BOS)4 miles

Rental car

6 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

8 min$5-8

Manchester-Boston (MHT)43 miles

Rental car

65 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

86 min$52-86

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Nearby Attractions

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Charles Riverwalkable

Scenic riverfront with walking/biking paths and sailing opportunities.

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Harvard Squarewalkable

Historic area with shops, restaurants, bookstores, and street performers.

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MIT Museumwalkable

Exhibits on MIT innovation, robotics, holography, and science.

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Kendall Squarewalkable

Innovation hub dubbed 'the most innovative square mile on the planet'.

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Boston

Downtown Boston accessible via Red Line T; museums, sports, dining.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Application Checklist

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Official High School Transcript

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School Report + Counselor Recommendation

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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SAT or ACT Scores (test-optional)Optional

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award