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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$131,633

Acceptance Rate

5%

Graduation Rate

96%

Annual Tuition

$60,156

At a Glance

Total Students

4,571

Retention Rate

99%

Faculty Ratio

3

Financial Aid

7%

Median Debt

$14,768

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private, non-profit institution with a very selective acceptance rate of 4.7%. The student body is relatively small, with 4,571 students enrolled. The institution has a very high retention rate of 99% and a graduation rate of 95.5%. The annual tuition for in-state students is $60,156.

MIT graduates experience strong financial outcomes. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $109,923, increasing to $131,633 after five years and $143,372 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $14,768, and 6.6% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$110k

1 YEAR

$132k

5 YEARS

$143k

10 YEARS

Top 0% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, MIT graduates earn a median salary of $109,923. Five years post-graduation, median earnings increase to $131,633, and after ten years, graduates earn a median of $143,372. The median debt for graduates is $14,768. The school has a 95.5% graduation rate and a 99% retention rate.

MIT has a very low acceptance rate of 4.7%. The annual in-state tuition is $60,156. The school provides financial aid to 6.6% of students. The total student population is 4,571.

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Campus Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cambridge, MA 02139-4301

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Massachusetts Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 4.7%.