Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA · Private Nonprofit University · 11,886 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
4.5%
Applications
28,232
Enrolled
1,102
Yield Rate
85.8%
SAT Average
1560
ACT Midpoint
35

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$62,396
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,396
Average Net Price
$20,111

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$-4,129
Family Income $30k–$48k
$-2,483
Family Income $48k–$75k
$4,621
Family Income $75k–$110k
$13,696
Family Income Over $110k
$46,627

Financial Aid

% Receiving Pell Grants
19.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
83.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
96.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
99.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
42.5%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
2,292

Top Fields of Study

  • Engineering: 403 graduates/year
  • Computer & Information Sciences: 344 graduates/year
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies: 113 graduates/year
  • Mathematics & Statistics: 99 graduates/year
  • Physical Sciences: 81 graduates/year
  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 47 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
1.26
Application Trend
Stable demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
-5.3% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
55th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 1.3 standard deviation more competitive than its historical average.