The cost of attendance for graduate students enrolled in degree or special programs of study at MIT consists of both direct costs and estimated living expenses.
Like other major cities across the US, the cost of living in Cambridge and the Greater Boston area is high, and it is important to anticipate indirect costs. Living expenses will vary based on each student’s personal circumstances, including but not limited to whether you share a living space with a roommate; whether you support a partner or children; and/or your tax liabilities.
Tuition, fees, and living expense estimates increase annually, so please keep this in mind if you are in a multi-year program.
Standard graduate student cost of attendance
For detailed information regarding academic year cost of attendance, including specific costs for tuition and fees, books and supplies, housing and food as well as transportation, please visit the Student Financial Services website.
MIT wants to give applicants a realistic assessment of the costs associated with a graduate education. Living costs in the Cambridge and Greater Boston area are among the highest in the United States. The Institute cannot assume financial responsibility for its students beyond any funding offered at the time of admission.
Students are encouraged to explore their housing options in MIT’s graduate residence halls as well as off-campus housing. To explore off-campus options in the Greater Boston area, please visit MIT’s Off-Campus Housing service or commercial apartment search services.
Please note that graduate programs in the Sloan School of Management have their own tuition rates and expenses, and certain other graduate programs at MIT also employ “non-standard” tuition. Special students and visiting students should refer to the tuition and fee information specific to them. Visit the Registrar site for Schedule of Fee Details and tuition for Special Programs.
