- AcademicsA+
- ValueA+
- DiversityA+
- CampusB+
- AthleticsB-
- Party SceneA
- ProfessorsA+
- LocationA+
- DormsA-
- Campus FoodB+
- Student LifeA+
- SafetyB
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is ...
Private not-for-profit
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
New England Football Conference
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
8%
SAT Range
1460-1590
ACT Range
33-35
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$21,576/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
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
- 94%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.49 responses
- 33%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.49 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Computer Science
352 GraduatesMechanical Engineering
190 GraduatesMathematics & Statistics
122 GraduatesPhysics
82 GraduatesChemical Engineering
67 GraduatesAerospace Engineering
58 GraduatesBiology
55 GraduatesElectrical and Electronics Engineering
52 GraduatesBioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
50 GraduatesMaterials Engineering
33 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
4,476Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
15%
Varsity Athletes
16%
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.61 responses
Poll
- 63%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.63 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$94,200/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
93%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%- 90%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.31 responses
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Reviews
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There were some crucial facts about MIT which made me to apply to it. Here are they:
1. My first choice is chemical engineering and I always adored to conduct researches in laboratories. Therefore, when I applied to colleges first of all I looked if they have a good undergraduate research opportunities. In MIT with the help UROP I could start researching even from freshman class.
2. Its pass no record style of educating freshmen. There is no grading in the first semester. Instead, one gets "Pass" or "Fail" in his or her transcript. It allows students not to stress too much on grades, but explore the university and majors.
3. Of course it is the best university in the field of chemical engineering. Top notch professors, smart peers and the best laboratories makes MIT unique.
4. It's financially available for all international students. MIT's need blind policy makes it affordable for all who want to attend it.
I hope it helps!
1. My first choice is chemical engineering and I always adored to conduct researches in laboratories. Therefore, when I applied to colleges first of all I looked if they have a good undergraduate research opportunities. In MIT with the help UROP I could start researching even from freshman class.
2. Its pass no record style of educating freshmen. There is no grading in the first semester. Instead, one gets "Pass" or "Fail" in his or her transcript. It allows students not to stress too much on grades, but explore the university and majors.
3. Of course it is the best university in the field of chemical engineering. Top notch professors, smart peers and the best laboratories makes MIT unique.
4. It's financially available for all international students. MIT's need blind policy makes it affordable for all who want to attend it.
I hope it helps!
I think MIT is a great school! The professors really care, and the environment is full of learning. Many describe MIT as "drinking from a firehose," but I think that in my case the firehose was shooting out awesomeness and knowledge.
The opportunities and resources provided by MIT are amazing. What I love the most is the range of choice students have when it comes to classes, student organizations, study abroad opportunities, research, etc. The dorms are also unique and have their own diverse cultures, so students can find a living community where they feel like they belong.