Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 4.5%
Average High School GPA: Approximately 4.17 weighted (around 3.9 unweighted)
Standardized Test Policy: SAT or ACT required (test‐required for all applicants)
SAT Range: 1520-1580
ACT Range: 35–36
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: 4,535
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Liberal
In-State Tuition: $61,990
Out-of-State Tuition: $61,990
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Setting: Urban
U.S. Region: Northeast
Average Winter Temperature (January): High ≈ 36 °F / Low ≈ 22 °F (≈ 2 °C / −6 °C)
Average Summer Temperature (July): High ≈ 82 °F / Low ≈ 66 °F (≈ 28 °C / 19 °C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 46 inches (≈ 1,174 mm)
Nearest Airport: Logan International Airport (BOS) – approximately 7 miles (≈ 15–20 minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @mitpics
Swim Team Instagram: @sharksandbeavers
Twitter (X): @MIT
Facebook: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
LinkedIn: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
YouTube: MIT
TikTok: @mit
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University Athletics
NCAA Division: III
Conference: New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC)
Nickname: Engineers
Mascot: Tim the Beaver
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Zesiger Center Pool
Head Coach: Meg Sisson French
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #9
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC)
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #1
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC)
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U.S. News College Rankings
#1 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
#1 in Aerospace /Aeronautical / Astronautical
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
#1 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
#7 in Environmental / Environmental Health (tie)
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At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
#3 in Management Information Systems
#1 in Production / Operation Management
#3 in Supply Chain Management / Logistics
#1 in Biocomputing/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology
#6 in Game/Simulation Development (tie)
#2 in Mobile/Web Applications (tie)
#19 in Learning Communities (tie)
#1 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects
#7 in Co-ops/Internships (tie)
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Forbes Top Colleges
#10
Best Employers for New Grads 2025
#21
America's Best Large Employers 2025
#167
America's Dream Employers 2025
#3
#3
In Private Colleges
#3
In Research Universities
#2
In The Northeast
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#111
America's Best Employers for Diversity 2024
#2
#24
#25
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A+
Academics: A+
Diversity: A+
Athletics: C+
Professors: A+
Dorms: A
Student Life: A+
Value: A+
Campus: A-
Party Scene: A
Location: A+
Campus Food: B-
Safety: B+
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #47 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: NR
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