Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Cambridge, MA. It enrolls about 11,920 students and admits roughly 5% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Cambridge, MA 02139 |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Enrollment | 11,920 |
| Acceptance rate | 5% |
| Applicants / admitted | 26,904 / 1,274 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $60,156 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $60,156 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 96% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 99% |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 730–780 |
| ACT middle 50% | 34–36 |
| Website | web.mit.edu/ |
| Phone | 6172531000 |
Admissions
About 26,904 students applied and 1,274 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,091 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $60,156 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 1,098 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 96% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is in Cambridge, MA, Middlesex County. Its coordinates are 42.3592, -71.0932.
Nearby institutions
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
About 5% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 26,904 applicants.
How much does Massachusetts Institute of Technology cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $60,156 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
About 11,920 students are enrolled.