Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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$53,450
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About Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a small private institution located on an urban campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,361, and admissions are extremely selective, with an acceptance rate of 7%. The institution offers 39 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 96%, and a student-faculty ratio of 3:1. Tuition and fees for students are $53,450.
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- #1 Ranked in Best Master's in Chemical Engineering Programs
- #2 Ranked in Best Chemical Engineering Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a highly selective acceptance rate.
This school is very selective about its students. Selective schools welcome 1-14% of all applicants.
This school has a highly selective acceptance rate.
This school is very selective about its students. Selective schools welcome 1-14% of all applicants.
7% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards98% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards96% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Recommended
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Implied no
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 34-36
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1510-1580
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsThe student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.
This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.
Learn more about how we determine school awards11k
Students enrolled
100%
Online student enrollment
3:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
29%
Non-U.S. Citizen
29%
Asian
20%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
5%
Unknown
4%
Black
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
41%
Socio-economic diversity
20% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
0
Total Online Enrollment
11,254
Percent of Programs Online
100% On-campus
0% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's Not offered
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $53,450 | $53,450 |
Graduate | $53,450 | $53,450 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $830 |
On-campus room and board | $16,000 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,182 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $8,000 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,182 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,182 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $72,462 | $72,462 |
Off-campus without family | $64,462 | $64,462 |
Off-campus with family | $56,462 | $56,462 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
20%
State Grant Aid
2%
Institution Grant Aid
60%
Pell Grant
20%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$13k
Average student debt after graduation
$100k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Real Estate Development
BA
MA
DOC
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Computational Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Nuclear Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Research
BA
MA
DOC
Systems Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Transportation and Highway Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Materials Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Financial Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Cognitive Science
BA
MA
DOC
Science, Technology and Society
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Planetary Astronomy and Science
BA
MA
DOC
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Meteorology
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geophysics and Seismology
BA
MA
DOC
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
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