Massachusetts Institute of Technology Admissions Information

5%
Acceptance Rate
$75
Application Fee
26,904
Total Applicants
86%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at Massachusetts Institute of Technology has a 5% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $75. Massachusetts Institute of Technology has test requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

5%

Extremely Selective

Application Volume

26,904

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

86%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at Massachusetts Institute of Technology has a 5% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $75. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Massachusetts Institute of Technology evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Required

Standardized test scores are required for admission

Application Cost

$75

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School Transcript
Required
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Standardized Test Scores
Required
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Work Experience
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

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High School GPA
Optional
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English Proficiency Test
Optional
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Letters of Recommendation
Optional
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High School Class Rank
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

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Personal Statement/Essay
Not Considered
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Legacy Status
Not Considered
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

Test Scores

Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. About 83% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,510 to 1,580. Additionally, about 31% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 34 to 36.

SAT Scores

83% of students submitted
Total Score

400

1600

1510 โ€“ 1580

Reading and Writing

200

800

730 โ€“ 780

Math

200

800

780 โ€“ 800

ACT Scores

31% of students submitted
Composite Score

1

36

34 โ€“ 36

English

1

36

34 โ€“ 36

Math

1

36

34 โ€“ 36

Admission Statistics

26,904 students applied to MIT. Of those, 5% were accepted (1,274 students). Of these 1,274 accepted students, 1,091 chose to enroll.

26,904

Total Applicants

1,274

Students Admitted

1,091

Students Enrolled

5%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
26,904
Admitted
1,274
Enrolled
1,091