Applying to Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The acceptance ratio at Massachusetts Institute of Technology was 7.00% - 21,312 students were applied and 1,492 were admitted to the school. Based on the rate, it is extremely hard to get into MIT. The yield, also know as enrollment rate, is 77% where 1,149 out of 1,492 admitted students were enrolled. The average SAT score is 1,540 and ACT score is 106 at MIT. Below tables and charts analyze MIT admission stats including test scores, admission requirements, and admission statistics.
MIT Admissions
The application fee is $75 for applying undergraduate school and $75 for graduate school at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Next table presents general admission information.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $75 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $75 |
| Admission Information | mitadmissions.org/ |
| Online Application | my.mit.edu/ |
| Calendar System | Four-one-four plan |
| Credits Accepted | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate (Research) |
Admission Statistics
For academic year 2019-20, the acceptance rate is 7.00% and yield is 77.01%. 14,522 men and 6,790 women applied to MIT and 726 men and 747 women students were accepted. Among them, 603 men and 538 women were enrolled into the school (Fall 2019).
Following table and chart show the admission statistics including number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield (also known as enrollment rate).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 21,312 | 14,522 | 6,790 |
| Admitted | 1,492 | 726 | 747 |
| Enrolled | 1,149 | 603 | 538 |
| Acceptance Ratio | 7.00% | 5.00% | 11.00% |
| Yield | 77.01% | 83.06% | 72.02% |
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
For academic year 2019-2020, 845 students (77% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 493 students (45%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees. For score submitters, SAT 75th percentile score of Evidence-Based Reading/Writing is 770 and 25th percentile is 730. The SAT Math score is 800 (75th) and 780 (25th). The submitted ACT score is 108 (75th percentile) and 108 (25th percentile). .
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 730 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 780 | 800 |
| ACT Composite | 34 | 36 |
| ACT Math | 34 | 36 |
| ACT English | 35 | 36 |
The submitted SAT and ACT scores of admitted students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology are very competitive and high when comparing similar colleges (SAT: 1,462, ACT: 97 - Private (not-for-profit) Research University (very high research activity)).
Application Requirements
MIT requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank and High School Record (or Transcript) to its applicants.The school recommends to submit High School GPA, High School Rank and High School Record (or Transcript). Next table summarizes Massachusetts Institute of Technology application requirements.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and required years of subject, see MIT online application page .
| High School GPA | Recommended |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
Best Programs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology have been chosen for one of best colleges in next area of majors.
- Finance
- Physical Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Development Economics and International Development
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
