Massachusetts Institute of Technology Admissions Information

4%
Acceptance Rate
$75
Application Fee
33,767
Total Applicants
85%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at Massachusetts Institute of Technology has a 4% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $75. Massachusetts Institute of Technology has test requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

4%

Extremely Selective

Application Volume

33,767

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

85%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at Massachusetts Institute of Technology has a 4% 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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Personal Statement/Essay
Required
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Letters of Recommendation
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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High School Class Rank
Optional
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Work Experience
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

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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.

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Test Scores

Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. About 78% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,530 to 1,580. Additionally, about 32% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 35 to 36.

SAT Scores

78% of students submitted
Total Score

400

1600

1530 โ€“ 1580

Reading and Writing

200

800

740 โ€“ 780

Math

200

800

790 โ€“ 800

ACT Scores

32% of students submitted
Composite Score

1

36

35 โ€“ 36

English

1

36

35 โ€“ 36

Math

1

36

35 โ€“ 36

Admission Statistics

33,767 students applied to MIT. Of those, 4% were accepted (1,337 students). Of these 1,337 accepted students, 1,136 chose to enroll.

33,767

Total Applicants

1,337

Students Admitted

1,136

Students Enrolled

4%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
33,767
Admitted
1,337
Enrolled
1,136