Massachusetts Institute of Technology
About
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1861 to advance "useful knowledge", the university has played a significant role in the development of many areas of technology and science.
Admissions funnel
How selective is this institution, and how many admitted students choose to enroll?
Outcomes & equity
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 7.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
What families actually pay
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Faculty
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
MIT vs IPEDS peer group
The peer institutions MIT selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectMassachusetts Institute of Technology | 96% | 4.5% | 11,886 | $19,813 | R1 Research |
California Institute of Technology | 94% | 2.6% | 2,430 | $18,902 | R1 Research |
Carnegie Mellon University | 94% | 11.7% | 15,888 | $31,671 | R1 Research |
Cornell University | 95% | 8.8% | 26,793 | $32,337 | R1 Research |
Harvard University | 98% | 3.6% | 30,259 | $16,816 | R1 Research |
Princeton University | 98% | 4.6% | 9,137 | $10,555 | R1 Research |
Stanford University | 92% | 3.6% | 18,625 | $12,136 | R1 Research |
Yale University | 96% | 3.9% | 15,564 | $27,818 | R1 Research |
| Peer group median | 96% | 4.2% | 15,726 | $19,358 |
Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
We remain dedicated to collecting, maintaining, and providing high-quality data and analysis to the Institute’s leadership and the broader MIT community. Our projects also inform the public, government agencies, and peer consortia.
Visit IR office page- Ira WinderResearch Affiliate
- Jon SchwarzDirector of Institutional Research
- Lydia SnoverFounding Director of MIT Institutional Research
- Fatema AhadSenior Analyst for Program Assessment
- Andrew BellQualitative Senior Research Analyst
- Kayla BurtData Analyst
- Ayn CavicchiProject Manager
- Huey ChanDatabase Manager
- Weini ChenDatabase Analyst/Programmer
- Jon DariesAssociate Director
- Kate DoriaAssistant Director
- Michael FergusonSenior Data Analyst
- Gregory HarrisAssociate Director
- Sonia LiouAssociate Director
- Marc UyProgram Coordinator
- Shirley WongSpecial Project Manager
Common Data Set (4)
The institution's official annual Common Data Set publications — the most detailed reference for enrollment, admissions, and outcomes.
Documents & reports (5)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- Data definitionData DefinitionsThe Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Data Repository Finder page helps researchers identify data repositories suitable for sharing as they develop their NIH Data Management and Sharing Plans. The page indicates ongoing updates to the repository list and notes the support of NICHD, other Federally Funded Research & Development Centers, and MIT Lincoln Laboratory. Contact information is provided for further inquiries.data-repository-finder.ll.mit.edu
- Data dictionaryDescription & Data Dictionary for PAYD Analytic Dataset2010This document provides a detailed data dictionary for the PAYD Analytic Dataset, which relates to a study on 'Pay-As-You-Drive Auto Insurance' in Massachusetts. The dataset includes processed data from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and sources like the Commonwealth Automobile Reinsurer and Registry of Motor Vehicles. It covers subjects such as auto insurance policy, claim transaction records, and vehicle odometer readings. The study, led by MIT Prof. Joseph Ferreira, Jr., provides insights into claims, mileage, and fuel economy for policy year 2006. The dictionary includes specific tables with claim summaries, exposure months, mileage estimates, territory and class groupings, and fuel economy summaries.web.mit.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookMIT Facts2025MIT Facts provides an annual overview of the breadth of the Institute’s academics, activities, and culture. It includes information on admissions, financial aid, student enrollment, faculty and staff details, alumni achievements, research initiatives, and various educational programs. Highlighted statistics include total student enrollment, costs of attendance, numbers of research centers and collaborators, and prestigious awards received by affiliates.facts.mit.edu
- GlossaryMIT Research Administration Services GlossaryThe MIT Research Administration Services Glossary provides an extensive list of terms and definitions related to research administration, including rate information, grant and contract management, sponsor requirements, and proposal submission processes. It serves as an educational and reference resource for understanding the administrative and financial aspects of managing research at MIT.ras.mit.edu
Grants & funding opportunities (3)
Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.
- opportunityMassachusetts Institute of Technology - Lincoln Laboratory Federally Funded Research & Development CenterU.S. Army Corps of Engineerssam_gov
- opportunityDUSP-PKG FellowshipMIT Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center (PKG Center)institution_site
- opportunityNOAA Sea Grant FundingMIT Sea Grantinstitution_site
IR job openings (3)
Institutional Research and analytics roles currently posted at this institution.
Notable alumni (72)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Bill AndersonPharmaceuticals
- Dannielle AppelhansPharmaceuticals
- Michael BlatzManufacturing
- Laura BoguschAerospace
- Matt BrombergAerospace
- Jim ChowTechnology
- Steve CookPrivate Equity
- Rick DauchAutomotive
- Michael DorahAutomotive
- Mick FarrellHealthcare
- Doug FieldAutomotive
- Annabel FloresDefense
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