Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology can be found in Cambridge, MA, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. There are around thirteen thousand students enrolled each year at MIT.

Students can report either the ACT or SAT scores at MIT. A score in the range of 1510 - 1570 on the SAT exam, or 34 - 36 on the ACT exam is among the 25th - 75th percentile range among accepted students. Based on sampled GPA data collected and applied, it is estimated that the MIT average GPA range for accepted students is around 4 - 4. The acceptance rate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology is considered highly competitive, with only 7 percent of students which applied being accepted. Based on historical acceptance rate data, the projected MIT acceptance rate 2021 is estimated to be 7%. You can get more information from the admissions office website at mitadmissions.org.

Overall MIT Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

6.7%

The overall acceptance rate for Massachusetts Institute of Technology was reported as 6.7% in Fall 2020 with over 21,300 college applications submitted to MIT. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • MIT ACT Scores: 34 - 36
  • MIT Average GPA: 4 - 4

How Hard Is It to Get into Massachusetts Institute of Technology?

Applicant Selectivity: High

The selectivity of applicants for undergraduate admissions to Massachusetts Institute of Technology is considered high, with many applicants scoring in the top percentiles on the SAT or ACT exam, as well as having an excellent high school GPA.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for MIT has been getting lower when compared to averages from previous years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 7.9%
  • 2017-2018: 7.2%
  • 2018-2019: 6.7%
  • 2019-2020: 6.7%
  • Projected MIT Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 6.5%

How Does MIT Compare?

6.7%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for MIT is more than 100% lower than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Berklee College of Music51.4%
Simmons College73.1%
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences85.3%
Suffolk University83.6%
Tufts University15.0%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Recommended
  • School Records are Required
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Required
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Recommended

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants21,31268.1%31.9%
Admitted1,42749.3%50.7%
Enrolled1,10252.6%47.4%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to MIT (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading730 - 770
Math780 - 800
Total Score1510 - 1570
ACT®Score Range
English35 - 36
Math34 - 36
Composite Score34 - 36
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