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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139-4301
Visit websiteAmong the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private institution in Cambridge with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1553, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 4.6K undergraduates with a 3:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
96% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $143,372 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,813.
Established
1861
Motto
Mens et Manus
Mascot
Tim the Beaver
Type
Private research university
Division
Division III
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5%Acceptance
1553SAT Avg
4,571Students
3:1Student:Faculty
96%Grad Rate
$143,372Earnings 10yr
$19,813Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate4.7%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1553
Reading & Writing
730780
Math
780800
ACT Score Range
Composite
3436
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$60,156
Room & Board$19,390
Books & Supplies$880
Total Cost of Attendance$79,850
Average Net Price$19,813
Median Debt at Graduation$14,768
Monthly Payment (10yr)$157
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K-$4,129
$30–48K-$2,483
$48–75K$4,621
$75–110K$13,696
$110K+$46,627
Programs (107)
Student Body
Undergrads
4,571
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%
Race & Ethnicity
White 21%
Black 9%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 35%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 11%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate96.1%
Freshman Retention99.0%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$131,633
8 Years$135,278
10 Years$143,372
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$118,900
Men
$177,100
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