Can you get into Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
4.5%
SAT middle 50%
1520–1580
ACT middle 50%
34–36
Graduation rate
96%
within six years
Reported by the college
What Massachusetts Institute of Technology actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
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 does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When to apply
- Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
- Regular DecisionJanuary 5, 2027
Massachusetts Institute of Technology fills part of its class in the early round, where admit rates typically run higher. Early Decision is binding, so it only fits a clear first choice.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $82,730, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Massachusetts Institute of Technology by family 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 per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
Massachusetts Institute of Technology admissions, answered
What is 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 the application has to carry more weight.
What does Massachusetts Institute of Technology look for in an application?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology reports that it weighs course rigor, test scores, essay, recommendations most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does Massachusetts Institute of Technology actually cost?
Sticker price is $82,730, but the average family pays $20,111 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $-2,533 per year on average.
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