Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Founded 1861
President Sally Kornbluth (President)
Fees USD 57,986
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Urban
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university founded in 1861 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Consistently ranked #1 in the world for engineering, computer science, and physical sciences, MIT enrolls 11,500 students and has produced 98 Nobel Laureates, 26 Turing Award winners, 58 National Medal of Science recipients, and 3 Fields Medalists. MIT spinoff companies generate revenues equivalent to the 17th-largest economy in the world.
Schools
- School of Engineering — #1 engineering school in the world; 6 Nobel Laureates on faculty
- School of Science — Top mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology globally
- Sloan School of Management — Top-5 MBA globally; #1 for entrepreneurship and innovation
- School of Architecture and Planning — Top urban planning and architecture programs
- Media Lab — Pioneering multidisciplinary media and technology research
- Computer Science and AI Lab (CSAIL) — The world’s leading AI and CS research laboratory
How to Apply
- Application: MIT Application (not Common App) | Acceptance Rate: ~4% | Tuition: ~$57,986 | Meets 100% of need
Key Deadlines
- Early Action: November 1 | Regular Decision: January 1