Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

(Cambridge, MA)

The mission of MIT is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century.

The major challenges of our age are increasingly shaped by science and technology, and by daunting problems of quantitative analysis and complex synthesis. With MIT's expertise in interdisciplinary problem-solving, the Institute has a unique opportunity, and a deep obligation, to make a critical difference - by creating the innovations, fueling the economy, and educating the leaders the world needs now.

Admissions

10.7%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.65

Admitted Freshmen Ranked

1% in Top 25% in H.S. Class
1% in Top 50% in H.S. Class

Regular Decision: January 01, 2010

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

2030–2320 SAT Total
650–760 SAT Reading
720–800 SAT Math
660–760 SAT Writing

32–35 ACT Composite
31–35 ACT English
33–35 ACT Math
8–10 ACT Writing

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$52,000
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $37,782
Out-of-State Tuition: $37,782
Room and Board: $13,068
Books & Supplies: $1,150

Will I Like It

4,299
number of undergraduates

Private Non-Profit
Setting: City
45% Women

Famous Alumni

Cecil H. Green - Texas Instruments

Helen Greiner - Co-founder of iRobot

Raymond Hood - Architect

Herbert Kalmus - Inventor of Technicolor

Shirley Jackson- President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Katharine Dexter McCormick - Researcher

Benjamin Netanyahu - Prime Minister of Israel

David Nolan - Founder of Libertarian Party

George Schultz - Secretary of State for America

Jullallan Weber- Dancer

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Engineering

Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Health Administration, Pre-Med

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Music

General Music & Theory

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Science & Math

Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Meteorology, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Psychology

Extra Curriculars

Aero Club, Books, Chess, Anthropology Club, Band, Computers, College Democrats, College Republicans, Computer Club, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307

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