Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1520 and 1580 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
Popular programs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science. | 384 | |
| 2 | Mechanical Engineering. | 142 | |
| 3 | Mathematics. | 126 | |
| 4 | Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | 73 | |
| 5 | Economics. | 71 | |
| 6 | Physics. | 67 | |
| 7 | Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | 59 | |
| 8 | Chemical Engineering. | 48 | |
| 9 | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 47 | |
| 10 | Cognitive Science. | 44 | |
| 11 | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 43 | |
| 12 | Materials Engineering. | 30 | |
| 13 | Mathematics and Computer Science. | 26 | |
| 14 | Biology, General. | 25 | |
| 15 | Chemistry. | 19 | |
| 16 | City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning. | 18 | |
| 17 | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 16 | |
| 18 | Architecture. | 15 | |
| 19 | Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology. | 15 | |
| 20 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 11 |
Showing top 20 of 34 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 5% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Admitted students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology typically score between 1520 and 1580 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Massachusetts Institute of Technology cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is approximately $20,111 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
4-year graduation rate data for Massachusetts Institute of Technology is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.