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Paying for MIT

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what MIT actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at MIT for families earning under $200,000 a year. Free tuition under $200k (as of 2025-26); families under $100k pay $0 toward full cost including room/board; need-blind for all including internationals; meets 100% of demonstrated need; no loans in aid packages

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run MIT's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$4,000/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$7,000/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$12,000/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$19,000/yr after aid
$110k+$35,000/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$85,960
Tuition & fees$60,090
Room & board$19,850
Average net price$20,100
Students on aid72%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsNeed-blind for international students, meets full need

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