Massachusetts Institute of Technology

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Cambridge, MA

$53,450

Avg tuition

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About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

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.

Rankings

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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.

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.
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98% 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.
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96% 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.

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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 34-36

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1510-1580

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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The 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.

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11k

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

3:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

29%

Non-U.S. Citizen

29%

Asian

20%

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

Unknown

Black

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

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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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 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

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Architecture And Related Services
	Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
	City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
	Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
	Real Estate Development
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Neuroscience
	Computational Biology
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business/Commerce, General
	Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Journalism, Other
	Mass Communication/Media Studies
	Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Computer Science
6	Engineering
	Nuclear Engineering
	Biomedical/Medical Engineering
	Operations Research
	Systems Engineering
	Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Transportation and Highway Engineering
	Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
	Chemical Engineering
	Materials Engineering
	Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Civil Engineering, General
7	English Language And Literature/Letters
	Creative Writing
	English Language and Literature, General
8	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Linguistics
	Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
9	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
10	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
	Financial Mathematics
11	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Cognitive Science
	Science, Technology and Society
	Mathematics and Computer Science
12	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
13	Physical Sciences
	Planetary Astronomy and Science
	Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
	Meteorology
	Geology/Earth Science, General
	Geophysics and Seismology
	Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
	Physics, General
	Chemistry, General
14	Social Sciences
	Anthropology
	Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
	Political Science and Government, General
15	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music, General

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Rankings

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.

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.

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.

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

The student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

Degrees Awarded by Program

Architecture And Related Services

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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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.

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

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