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MIT · University context

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Published academic-year budgetUSD 92,760
2026–27 · Before aid
Budget components · one published scenario
Tuition
USD 66,720
Housing
USD 14,090
Food
USD 8,104
Personal expenses
USD 2,496
Books & supplies
USD 930
Student life fee
USD 420
MIT Student Financial Services2026–27 · Undergraduate academic-year budget before aidChecked 2026-09-11

University-wide undergraduate budget; not a programme-specific quote.

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