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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Science & Tech Programs

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cambridge, MA. A Mid-Sized City offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#8 of 120	State — Massachusetts
Overall Quality	#13 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#142 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Massachusetts Institute of Technology?

Contact details for Massachusetts Institute of Technology are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139-4301
Phone:	6172531000
Website:	web.mit.edu/
Admissions:	mitadmissions.org/
Financial Aid:	sfs.mit.edu/

How Do I Get Into Massachusetts Institute of Technology?

You can apply to Massachusetts Institute of Technology online at: mitadmissions.org/apply/

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Massachusetts Institute of Technology

This is what Massachusetts Institute of Technology requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Massachusetts Institute of Technology?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology maintains an acceptance rate of 4%, which means it is extremely selective and highly competitive. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 86% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

83% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 29% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 740 and 780. Math scores were between 780 and 800.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1520 to 1580. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ranged between 34 and 36.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Massachusetts Institute of Technology can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	17,210	606	4%
Women	8,975	612	7%

Can I Afford Massachusetts Institute of Technology?

The average net price after aid at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is $19,813. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$61,990
In-State Fees	$406
Out-of-State Tuition	$61,990
Out-of-State Fees	$406
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$62,396
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$62,396

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 24% of students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology receive some form of financial aid (1,091 students).

Approximately 64% of students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $58,429 per student.

19% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,738.

Student Loan Debt

7% of Massachusetts Institute of Technology undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,882 per year.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 8,100 students enrolled at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,571 undergraduate students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, approximately 52% are male and 48% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Massachusetts Institute of Technology undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,608
Black or African American	351
Hispanic	644
White	973
American Indian/Alaska Native	9
Two or More Races	310
Non-Resident	534

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	146
New York	102
Massachusetts	92
Texas	83
Florida	61

Additionally, approximately 11.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Graduate Student Diversity

7,344 of Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, approximately 58% are male and 42% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	954
Black or African American	176
Hispanic	403
White	1,681
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Two or More Races	271
Non-Resident	2,922

Online Learning at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 46 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the graduate level.

Science & Tech Programs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

These science & tech majors are available at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning	11	70	11	92
Architectural Sciences and Technology	—	47	3	50
Real Estate Development	—	23	—	23
Architecture	11	9	1	21

Academic Programs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers 17 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Massachusetts Institute of Technology maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.