Why students look here
- Hands-on maker culture and undergraduate research access
- Collaborative, problem-solving focused academic environment
- Strong connections to entrepreneurship and startup activity
Private research university
Cambridge, MA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT is a private research university in Cambridge, MA, with an urban college town feel. It’s known for a high-intensity, hands-on approach to engineering, computing, math, and physics—along with a strong startup mindset.
Focus areasEngineering · Computer Science · Math · Physics · Startup building
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Campus settingUrban college town
About this school
School typePrivate research university
Campus settingUrban college town
Undergrad size4,535
Student-faculty ratio3:1
Official snapshot
Acceptance rate4.5%
Avg net price$20,111
In-state tuition$62,396
Out-of-state tuition$62,396
SAT / ACTSAT 1560
Median earnings$143,37210 years after entry
Campus diversity
Total student population4,535
Student-faculty ratio3:1
Enrollment mix
Full-time99%
Part-time1%
Race and ethnicity
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Best fit for students who want
MIT is a strong fit for students who want an intense, research-driven environment and enjoy solving complex problems. It’s especially ideal for learners drawn to engineering, computing, math, physics, and building new ideas through entrepreneurship.
Academic stylePrivate research university
Campus feelUrban college town
Known areasEngineering + Computer Science
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