Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA, US🇺🇸

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Location & Campus

Gender Distribution

Fall 2023 undergraduate

% of International Students

2023-24 undergraduate

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is located in Midsize City of Cambridge, MA, US🇺🇸

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2023 undergraduate

International

Overall

Test Scores SAT/ACT

Test Policy for Fall 2025: SAT/ACT Required

SAT

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

730780

Math

780800

ACT

Composite

3436
The range shows 25th - 75th percentile scores of students enrolled in Fall 2023

Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions

Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of secondary school record✓
Class rank✓
Academic GPA✓
Standardized test scores✓
Application essay✓
Recommendation(s)✓

Non-Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Interview✓
Extracurricular activities✓
Talent/ability✓
Character/personal qualities✓
First generation✓
Alumni/ae relation✓
Geographical residence✓
State residency✓
Religious affiliation/commitment✓
Volunteer work✓
Work experience✓
Level of applicant’s interest✓

Costs & Aid

$82,730Total Cost on Campus
$10,018Average Cost After Aid on Campus
2023-2024 for international students
Estimated expensesAcademic year 2023-24
Undergraduate tuition and fees$60,156
Books and supplies$880
On-campus housing$19,390
On-campus other expenses$2,304
Total$82,730

Rankings

#1QS World University Rankings 2025
#2Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#2U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025

Fields of Study

Students graduated in 2022-2023