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MIT

A globally recognized research university known for engineering, computing, entrepreneurship, and applied science.

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Featured

Private Nonprofit

2026-2027

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

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Acceptance

Students

12,000

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Overview

A globally recognized research university known for engineering, computing, entrepreneurship, and applied science.

Artificial Intelligence

Computer Science

Engineering

Mathematics

Admissions

Admission cycle2026-2027

Sources and freshness

Admissions

MIT admissions profile (development seed)

Data year: 2026 · Last verified: Jun 30, 2026

Costs

MIT cost of attendance profile (development seed)

Data year: 2026 · Last verified: Jun 30, 2026

Financial Aid

MIT financial aid profile (development seed)

Data year: 2026 · Last verified: Jun 30, 2026

Climate

MIT climate profile (development seed)

Data year: 2026 · Last verified: Jun 30, 2026

Natural Disaster Risk

MIT risk profile (development seed)

Data year: 2026 · Last verified: Jun 30, 2026

Academic Strengths

Founded

1861

Test policy

Required

SAT range1500-1570

ACT range34-36

Average GPA3.95/4

Minimum GPA3.7/4

TOEFL minimum100

IELTS minimum7

DET minimum120

Cambridge EnglishN/A

Application fee$85

Essays required5

Recommendation letters2

Common AppYes

Coalition AppYes

Regular deadlineJan 4, 2027

Early actionYes · Oct 31, 2026

Early decisionNo · N/A

Source: MIT admissions profile (development seed) · Data year: 2026 · Last verified: Jun 30, 2026

Costs

Academic year2026-2027

CurrencyUSD

Tuition$62,000

Mandatory fees$2,500

Housing$20,500

Meal plan$7,800

Health insurance$3,000

Books and supplies$1,200

Transportation$1,500

Personal expenses$2,500

Estimated total$99,500

International estimate$102,000

Cost of livingVery High

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Original tuition

$62,000

2026-2027

Converted tuition

Not available

Converted to BRL

Source: MIT cost of attendance profile (development seed) · Data year: 2026 · Last verified: Jun 30, 2026

Scholarships and financial aid

Need-blindYes

Need-awareNo

Meets full demonstrated needYes

International aidYes

Merit scholarshipsNo

Full tuition availableNo

Full ride availableYes

Average aid$61,000

CSS ProfileYes

FAFSAYes

Separate scholarship applicationNo

Source: MIT financial aid profile (development seed) · Data year: 2026 · Last verified: Jun 30, 2026

Listed scholarships

MIT Need-Based Grant

Example need-based aid package for admitted students with demonstrated financial need.

Need Based

100% coverageDeadline: Jan 31, 2027International eligible

Climate

Climate typeHumid continental

Annual temperature10.5°C

Winter temperature-1°C

Summer temperature22.5°C

Rainfall1100 mm/year

Humidity67%

Snowfall125 cm/year

Significant snowYes

Source: MIT climate profile (development seed) · Data year: 2026 · Last verified: Jun 30, 2026

Natural disaster risk

OverallLow

EarthquakeVery low

HurricaneVery low

TornadoVery low

FloodLow

WildfireVery low

Extreme heatLow

Academic strengths

Computer Science5/5

Cybersecurity4/5

Artificial Intelligence5/5

Engineering5/5

Mathematics5/5

Business4/5

Medicine3/5

Research5/5

Internships5/5

Co-op2/5

Startup culture5/5

Development scale: 1 means emerging strength, 5 means exceptional strength for catalog exploration.

Source: MIT academic strengths profile (development seed) · Data year: 2026 · Last verified: Jun 30, 2026

Career and campus

Employment rate94%

Average starting salary$112,000

Graduate school rate22%

Internship participation88%

Average class size20

Student-faculty ratio3:1

On-campus housingYes

Co-op programNo

Career services strength5/5

Source: MIT outcomes profile (development seed) · Data year: 2026 · Last verified: Jun 30, 2026

Research guide

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Student profile

International students33%

Institution typePrivate Nonprofit

LocationCambridge, United States

FeaturedYes

Key deadlines

Regular deadlineJan 4, 2027

Early actionOct 31, 2026

Early decisionN/A

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MIT academic strengths profile (development seed)

Data year: 2026 · Last verified: Jun 30, 2026

Career and Campus

MIT outcomes profile (development seed)

Data year: 2026 · Last verified: Jun 30, 2026

Winter storm

Moderate

Risk labels are planning indicators, not guarantees.

Source: MIT risk profile (development seed) · Data year: 2026 · Last verified: Jun 30, 2026