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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Extremely Selective • 5% Acceptance
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5%
Accept Rate
Extremely Selective
$20,111
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
4.5K
Students
Medium campus body
$131,633
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Cambridge, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 5%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
4.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
5% (Extremely Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading740 - 780
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math780 - 800
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite34 - 36
1typical 50% range36
5%
Acceptance Rate
Extremely Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Engineering32% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Business & Marketing1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $258,152
Earnings 5yr: $264,269
Debt: N/A
Systems Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $227,052
Earnings 5yr: $194,940
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $225,141
Earnings 5yr: $220,064
Debt: $12,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $214,070
Earnings 5yr: $156,904
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $200,732
Earnings 5yr: $159,366
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $199,245
Earnings 5yr: $250,263
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $189,144
Earnings 5yr: $115,925
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $184,436
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $174,951
Earnings 5yr: $226,193
Debt: $10,003
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $167,374
Earnings 5yr: $170,826
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $161,118
Earnings 5yr: $190,731
Debt: $11,935
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $151,237
Earnings 5yr: $155,401
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $147,998
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $11,935
Chemistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,404
Earnings 5yr: $120,827
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,967
Earnings 5yr: $106,765
Debt: $11,334
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,025
Earnings 5yr: $126,258
Debt: $18,500
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,093
Earnings 5yr: $124,650
Debt: $15,209
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,620
Earnings 5yr: $138,934
Debt: $17,724
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,738
Earnings 5yr: $106,402
Debt: $13,000
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,130
Earnings 5yr: $109,410
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$20,111
In-State Tuition$62,396
Out-of-State Tuition$62,396
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

19%
Pell Grants
7%
Take Loans
92%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$131,633
+9% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$143,372

Completion Signals

96%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
99%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,462
Est. Monthly Payment
$135/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

52%
Men
48%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 52% men and 48% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
26%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$86,739
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