Tuition (in-state)$62,400
Student : faculty3:1
Acceptance4%
Enrollment11,900
Walk score92
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Education
| Programs | Engineering, computer science, physics, economics, architecture |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 95% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $62,400 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $62,400 |
| Room and board | $21,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 3:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 3:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 95%
Location and walk score
92/ 100
| Setting | Urban campus with daily needs within walking distance |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons with cold, snowy winters |
| Getting around | Strong transit; most students go car-free |
Things to do nearby
- Charles River Esplanade
- Kendall Square food halls
- MIT Museum
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 7,300 |
|---|
- PhD and SM in engineering and science
- Sloan MBA and Master of Finance
- MArch
- Media Lab
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$110,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months95%
Career servicesCareer Advising and Professional Development; fall and spring career fairs with 400+ employers
Top employers of recent graduates
- Apple
- Microsoft
- Boeing
- McKinsey
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
90%of students complete an internship or co-op
- UPOP undergraduate practice program
- MISTI global internships in 25 countries
- UROP paid research
Alumni
| Living alumni | 145,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Kofi Annan
- Buzz Aldrin
- Katie Bouman
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division III |
|---|---|
| Conference | NEWMAC |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
MIT ScholarshipTuition-free for families under $200k · Deadline: Jan 6
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