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OFFICIAL SCORECARD

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA · Private nonprofit

Acceptance rate

4.5%

Average SAT

1560

Tuition, out-of-state (yr)

$62,396

Tuition, in-state (yr)

$62,396

Undergraduates

4,535

Median earnings, 10 yrs

$143,372

Type

Private nonprofit

State

Massachusetts (MA)

International students

11.7%

STEM degrees

83%

🎓 83% of degrees here are in STEM fields — international students graduating in a STEM major qualify for up to 3 years of OPT work authorization in the US (vs. 1 year for other majors), which matters if you plan to work after graduation.

Figures come from the US Department of Education College Scorecard. For current admission policies and costs, always check the school's official website.