31. MIT–Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a private research university founded in 1861.
Also, MIT has an acceptance rate of 8% and an average freshman retention rate of 98%. SAT test scores (25th/75th percentile) are as follows: Critical reading: 700/790; math: 760/800.
Furthermore, the institute provides free tuition with scholarships and grants for students from families with earnings under $90,000 a year.
Also, there is an expectation that all students receiving aid are to pay for a portion of their need via a loan, part-time job, or both. 90% percent of undergraduates work during the term, either on campus or under the Federal Work-Study Program. 72% of students graduate MIT debt-free.
