Can you get into Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Cambridge, MA · Private · 4,535 students Here’s the class that got in. See where your numbers land in it.
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The admitted class · 2024
Here’s what it took to get in.
Acceptance rate
4.5%
SAT middle 50%
1520–1580
ACT middle 50%
34–36
Testing
Required
78% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
96%
within six years
Reported by the college
What does Massachusetts Institute of Technology actually read?
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It’s the most useful thing they say about admissions. Almost nobody reads it. Say the essay counts a lot here and class rank doesn’t count at all. That tells you where to put your work.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Course rigor
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Grades
- Class rank
- Work experience
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Legacy
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Massachusetts Institute of Technology considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it doesn’t ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set, Spike uses that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When should you apply?
- Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
- Regular DecisionJanuary 5, 2027
Massachusetts Institute of Technology fills part of its class in the early round. Admit rates there typically run higher. Early Decision is binding. It only fits a clear first choice.
Real cost · 2024 data
What do families actually pay?
The sticker price is $82,730. Almost nobody pays it. Here’s what families pay at Massachusetts Institute of Technology by income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$-2,533
- $30k–$48k$93
- $48k–$75k$1,480
- $75k–$110k$11,555
- Over $110k$48,479
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price a year for first-time students who got aid. Your own number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
What do students ask about Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
What’s Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology admits 4.5% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1520 and 1580. A score above 1580 clears the 75th percentile. Below 1520, the rest of your application has to do more of the work.
Is Massachusetts Institute of Technology test-optional?
No. Massachusetts Institute of Technology requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for the 2026 cycle.
What does Massachusetts Institute of Technology look for in an application?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology says it weighs course rigor, test scores, essay, recommendations most heavily. What it lists as not considered is worth knowing too. Work you put there doesn’t count here.
How much does Massachusetts Institute of Technology actually cost?
The sticker price is $82,730. The average family pays $20,111 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $-2,533 a year on average.
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