Overview
Student Population
| Location | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Online | mit.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 21,312 prospective students applied, and 1,427 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,102 enrolled in the school. 11,402 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 172 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $53,450 plus fees of $340. MIT is ranked 9 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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MIT is rated within the top 2% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Massachusetts Institute of Technology within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#9 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#2 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
#8 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1510/1570 |
| ACT | 34/36 |
| GPA | 3.96 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $820 |
| Other Fees | $340 |
| Room and Board | $16,390 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,160 |
| Total One Year Cost | $73,160 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 41% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 13% |
| Physical Sciences | 10% |
| Mathematics | 8% |
| Biology | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166683 IPEDS survey data for Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Current students may use the Massachusetts Institute of Technology GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.