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UNIVERSITY · CDS 2024-2025
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Prepared for Sample Student · Cambridge, MA
Best-case 4-yr offset
$24,792
AP savings
Typical 4-yr offset
$24,792
AP + avg merit × 4
Need-based (if eligible)
up to $252,584 / 4 yrs
Admissions Reality
3.5%
Yield 86.2% · Test Required
Annual Sticker Cost
$85,960
Net after avg aid: $22,814
AP Tuition Saved
$24,792
12 credits · 0.8 semester(s)

Admissions Profile

SAT Total (mid 50%)
1530–1580
ACT Composite
35–36
GPA
Not reported
Decision Plans
EA · RD

100% of enrolled first-time students who submitted GPA were in the top tenth of their high school graduating class. Average GPA is not reported.

Cost Breakdown

Tuition$61,990
Fees$406
Room & board$20,218
Cost of Attendance (sticker)$85,960
Average need-based aid− $63,146
Net price (avg)$22,814

Merit Scholarship Opportunity

MIT does not offer non-need merit aid. All institutional aid is need-based. A strong academic profile competes for admission, not for discount.

AP Investment & Return

Based on MIT's AP credit policy (min score 5, capped at 96 credits).

Edit AP profile
Calculus BC
+12 credits · $24,792
5
Chemistry
School does not award credit for this exam.
5
Biology
School does not award credit for this exam.
5
English Language
Score below minimum of 5.
4
US History
Score below minimum of 5.
4
Credits
12
Sem. saved
0.8
Saved
$24,792
College Board Recognition
AP Scholar with Distinction

Average score of 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3+ on 5 or more exams.

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College Admissions Co-pilot · Sourced from CDS 2024-2025 + official school financial aid & AP credit policy pagesUpdated 2026-04-22