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Institution Profile
Name: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Address: 77 Massachusetts Avenue
City: Cambridge
State: MA, 02139-4307
Website: web.mit.edu/student/
Phone: (617) 253-1000
Size: 10,000 - 19,999
Setting: City: Midsize
Sector: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Highest Offering: Doctor's degree
Costs and Fees At-a-Glance
- Application Fee: $75.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $75.00
- Tuition: $40,732.00
- Books & Supplies: $1,050.00
- Room & Board: $11,775.00
Submission Requirements Checklist
- Admissions Tests: Required
- Teacher Recommendations: Required
- School GPA: Recommended
- Class Rank: Neither required nor recommended
- Transcript: Required
Application Information
- Application Deadline: n/a
- Common Application: no
- Universal Application: no
Student Body
In 2010, for all enrolled students the ratio of men to women:
In 2010, for all enrolled students the racial breakdown was:
Athletics
Conference: NCAA Division III (with football)
Total Male Participants: 391
Total Female Participants: 295
Admissions
| Applicant Pool | Applications | Acceptances | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 12,443 | 891 | 7% |
| Women | 5,466 | 851 | 15% |
| Total | 17,909 | 1,742 | 9% |
| Test Type | Score Type | 25% | 75% | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT | Math | 740 | 800 | 89% |
| Writing | 680 | 770 | ||
| Critical Reading | 670 | 770 | ||
| ACT | English | 32 | 32 | 36% |
| Math | 34 | 36 | ||
| Writing | 8 | 10 | ||
| Composite | 32 | 35 |
Tuition
The table below contains estimates costs for full-time beginning undergraduate students.
| Location | 2008 - 9 | 2009 - 10 | 2010 - 11 | 2011 - 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In District | $36,390.00 | $37,782.00 | $39,212.00 | $40,732.00 |
| In State | $36,390.00 | $37,782.00 | $39,212.00 | $40,732.00 |
| Out Of State | $36,390.00 | $37,782.00 | $39,212.00 | $40,732.00 |
| Cost | 2008 - 9 | 2009 - 10 | 2010 - 11 | 2011 - 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | $1,150.00 | $1,150.00 | $1,050.00 | $1,050.00 |
| Room & Board | $10,860.00 | $11,360.00 | $11,234.00 | $11,775.00 |
Enrollments
In 2009, the enrollment at this institution was comprised of:
| Degree Type | Part Time | Full Time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 31 | 4,201 | 4,232 |
| Graduate | 130 | 6,022 | 6,152 |
| Total | 161 | 10,223 | 10,384 |
Financial Aid
Below is the average financial aid information for beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
| Grant | Num Students | Pct Students | Avg Amount | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 176 | 0% | $3,651.00 | $642,528.00 |
| Federal Loan | 236 | 0% | $4,397.00 | $1,037,592.00 |
| Institution Grant | 641 | 61% | $2,273.00 | $56,826.00 |
| Total Aid | 684 | 0% | $31,344.00 | $21,439,432.00 |
Financial aid is only available to those who qualify
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