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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • 4 Year
  • CAMBRIDGE, MA

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Admissions

What is the acceptance rate for MIT?

MIT admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 7%. Students that get into MIT have an average SAT score between 1510-1580 or an average ACT score of 34-36. The regular admissions application deadline for MIT is January 5. Interested students can apply for early action, and the MIT early action deadline is November 1.

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Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate
7%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate
No data available  
Total Applicants
20,075
SAT Range
1510-1580
SAT Reading
730-780
SAT Math
780-800
Students Submitting SAT
77%
ACT Range
34-36
ACT English
35-36
ACT Math
34-36
ACT Writing
8-10
Students Submitting ACT
42%

Admissions Deadlines

Application Deadline
January 5
Early Decision Deadline
No data available  
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Offers Early Decision
No
Offers Early Action
Yes
Application Fee
$75
Application Website
Accepts Common App
No data available  
Accepts Coalition App
No

Admissions Requirements

What Really Matters When Applying
  • High School GPA
    Recommended
  • High School Rank
    Neither required nor recommended
  • High School Transcript
    Required
  • College Prep Courses
    Recommended
  • SAT/ACT
    Required
  • Recommendations
    Required
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