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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
4.9Exceptional
5%
Highly Selective
96%
Graduation
About Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. With an enrollment of approximately 4,571 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is one of the most selective institutions in the country, admitting only 5% of applicants. It boasts an exceptional 96% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $143,372 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $19,813 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
5%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
96%
Enrollment
4,571
Total students
Median Earnings
$143,372
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$60,156
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$60,156
Per year
Average Net Price
$19,813
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
34 – 36
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
780
75th
800
200800
ACT Composite
25th
34
75th
36
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$60,156/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$19,813/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Excellent4-Year Cost
$79,252
10-Year Earnings
$1,433,720
ROI Multiple
18.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Student Outcomes
96%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$143k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
4,571
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
