MIT
Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Cambridge, Massachusetts · Private
MIT admitted 4.6% of 29,281 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1520–1570 in the middle half. Test scores are required. 96% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at MIT
Enter a score to see whether MIT is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It admits 4.6% of applicants, so it’s a reach for everyone, even with perfect scores.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
MIT offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
561 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 468 took it, and 10 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How MIT rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Character
Important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
Considered
- Class rank
- First generation
- Where you live
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Legacy
- State residency
- Religion
- Showing interest
What it costs
Full price with housing is $82,730 a year. After grants, students paid $21,519 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
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