Universities/MA/Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA · Private Nonprofit · 4,535 students

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$143k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

5%Acceptance Rate

96%Graduation Rate

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Acceptance Rate

4.5%

Most Selective (Ivy League tier)

Out of every 100 applicants, approximately 5 are admitted

Most Selective (0%)Open Admission (100%)

Admitted Student Profile

Average SAT Score

Combined (Math + Reading)

1560

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Student Body

4,535

Total Students

Undergraduates

4.5%

Acceptance Rate

Of applicants admitted

26%

First-Gen Students

First in family to attend college

19%

Pell Grant Students

Receiving federal need-based aid

Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Admissions

Massachusetts Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 4.5%, making it one of the most selective universities in the United States — fewer than 1 in 10 applicants are admitted.

Competitive applicants typically have an SAT score around 1560. Strong academics, extracurriculars, and essays are key components of a competitive application.

19% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating that the university serves a significant proportion of students from lower-income backgrounds.

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