Massachusetts Institute of Technology
PrivateCambridge, MA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in Cambridge, MA, is a private mid-sized school, enrolling around 4,535 students. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is highly selective, with an acceptance rate near 5%. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $225,141/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Massachusetts Institute of Technology's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Massachusetts Institute of Technology weighs your application
From Massachusetts Institute of Technology's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Massachusetts Institute of Technology weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Massachusetts Institute of Technology look for in applicants?
Per Massachusetts Institute of Technology's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates character/personal qualities as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Massachusetts Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA admits approximately 5% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Admitted students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology typically score between 1520–1580 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Admitted students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology typically score between 34–36 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Massachusetts Institute of Technology cost?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology's total cost of attendance is reported at $82,730 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Massachusetts Institute of Technology require students to live on campus?
No -- Massachusetts Institute of Technology doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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