Undergraduate students
At MIT, we admit the most talented students in the world through need-blind admissions. Once admitted, we meet your full financial need for all four years of your undergraduate career.
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Cost of attendance
The cost of attendance is the total amount we estimate it will cost a student to attend MIT for the year. We use this budget to determine financial aid for every student who applies for aid.
Our approach to aid
At MIT, we are committed to helping our students pay for their education. The price of an MIT education varies for each student depending on how much they can afford, but our commitment to affordability remains a constant.
How to apply for aid
We offer several forms of aid. The most common type of aid is the MIT Scholarship. If you receive one, it is a grant that does not need to be repaid.
By the numbers
Affordable education
$45,146
The average need-based MIT Scholarship awarded to undergraduate students in 2020–2021.
Tuition-free
<$140,000
Most students with a family income below this level (and typical assets) do not pay tuition.
Debt-Free
82%
The percentage of MIT undergraduates who graduated debt-free in 2021.
Key terms for undergraduate students
- Need based
- Need based means that we award financial aid entirely based on your family's financial circumstances.
- Full need
- Full need means that we meet 100% of your family's demonstrated need through scholarships, grants, and student employment.
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