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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA·Private·~5% acceptance

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private institute in Cambridge, MA. With an acceptance rate of about 5%, it is among the most selective schools in the United States. Students pay an average net price of about $20,111 per year after financial aid. About 96% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $143,372 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$20,111/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $82,730
Aid cuts ~$62,619/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 4

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Admissions
GPA range3.55–4
SAT (middle 50%)1520–1580
ACT (middle 50%)34–36
Test policyRequired
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
96%
graduation rate
99%
freshman retention
$131,633
median earnings, 6yr
$143,372
median earnings, 10yr
How Massachusetts Institute of Technology reads an application

What Massachusetts Institute of Technology values

Very important
Character / personal qualities
Important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Test scoresApplication essaysRecommendationsInterviewExtracurricularsTalent / ability
Also considered
Class rankFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceVolunteer workWork experience

From Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Massachusetts Institute of Technology requires

Required
Course rigorTest scoresRecommendationsApplication essays
Considered
Grades (GPA)Class rankCollege-prep programWork experienceTOEFL / English proficiency

From federal IPEDS data — what Massachusetts Institute of Technology requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Massachusetts Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology admits about 5% of applicants.
How much does Massachusetts Institute of Technology cost?
At Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the average net price after aid is about $20,111 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $82,730 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1520–1580 on the SAT and 34–36 on the ACT.
What are Massachusetts Institute of Technology's application deadlines?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 4. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Massachusetts Institute of Technology value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Massachusetts Institute of Technology rates Character / personal qualities as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Test scores, Application essays, Recommendations, Interview, Extracurriculars, and Talent / ability. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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