Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA · private nonprofit · 4,535 undergraduates
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit university in Cambridge, MA with highly selective admissions, admitting about 5% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
5%
SAT (middle 50%)
1520–1580
ACT (middle 50%)
34–36
Avg net price
$20,111/yr
sticker $82,730
Graduation rate
96%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
4,535
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What is Massachusetts Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of about 5%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
What SAT score do you need for Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology scored between 1520–1580 on the SAT (ACT 34–36).
How much does Massachusetts Institute of Technology cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $20,111 per year at Massachusetts Institute of Technology after financial aid, versus a published cost of $82,730.
What is the graduation rate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
About 96% of students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.