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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a large, private institution located in Cambridge, ma. Founded in 1861, Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers undergraduate degrees in 107 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 4,638 undergraduates
cost $57,986 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Massachusetts Institute of Technology? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 4.0%
SAT score average 1560
ACT score average 35
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $75
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Key deadlines

June
30
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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Massachusetts Institute of Technology is known for one of its top majors: Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 3:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
3 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Engineering and Technology
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Computer Science
Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mathematics
Physics
Applied Mathematics

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $57,986
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,790
Books & supplies $850
Other expenses $2,224
Cost of attendance* $79,850
Average financial aid package $65,048
Estimated cost $14,802 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $57,986
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,790
Books & supplies $850
Other expenses $2,224
Cost of attendance* $79,850
Average financial aid package $65,048
Estimated cost $14,802 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Massachusetts Institute of Technology has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,638, with gender binary students split 52% male and 48% female.

Total enrollment

11,858

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
9%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
13%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
66%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Massachusetts Institute of Technology, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
phone 617-253-1000
address web.mit.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Massachusetts Institute of Technology to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Massachusetts Institute of Technology?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is located in Cambridge, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology? 

The acceptance rate for Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 4%.

What’s the average GPA for Massachusetts Institute of Technology?

The average high school GPA for Massachusetts Institute of Technology students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Massachusetts Institute of Technology including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $319,400.

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