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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • 4 Year
  • CAMBRIDGE, MA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Value
    grade A+
  3. Diversity
    grade A+
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade A
  7. Professors
    grade A+
  8. Location
    grade A+
  9. Dorms
    grade A
  10. Campus Food
    grade B minus
  11. Student Life
    grade A+
  12. Safety
    grade B+

editorial

MIT is an elite private college located in Cambridge, Massachusetts in the Boston Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 4,601 undergraduate students. Admissions is extremely competitive as the MIT acceptance rate is only 4%. Popular majors include Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Mathematics. Graduating 95% of students, MIT alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $82,200.

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77 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
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About MIT...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

MIT Admissions

Acceptance Rate
4%
Application Deadline
January 5
SAT Range
1530-1580
ACT Range
35-36
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$20,232 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$45,591 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
79%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
3:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 45 responses
90%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 58 responses
34%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 58 responses

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Majors

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
4,601 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
56
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
18%
Varsity Athletes
16%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 39 responses
  • Innovative
    38%
  • Atypical
    18%
  • Creative
    15%
  • Exceptional
    15%
  • Amazing
    3%
  • Driven
    3%
  • Leo
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
49%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 70 responses
Poll
61%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 72 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 9 responses
  • It's pretty chill
    33%
  • Fast-paced
    22%
  • Home away from home
    11%
  • Innovative
    11%
  • Leonard
    11%
  • phenomonal
    11%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$104,700 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
95%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 31 responses

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