Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA · Private
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology admitted 4.5% of applicants university-wide (1,284 of 28,232).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 4.5% | 1,284 | 28,232 |
| In-state | 4.3% | 120 | 2,800 |
| Out-of-state | 4.3% | 840 | 19,600 |
| International applicants | 4.3% | 240 | 5,600 |
| Early Action | 6.0% | 721 | 12,053 |
| Men | 3.5% | 606 | 17,210 |
| Women | 6.8% | 612 | 8,975 |
Early Action applicants were admitted at 6%, vs 4.5% overall (2025-2026 cycle, per the school's own announcement). MIT Admissions, Dec 17 2024 (Class of 2029)
Of 1,284 admitted students, 1,106 enrolled (86.1% yield).
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1520–1570
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 34–36
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.75–4.00
Testing policy: Required
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $90,340/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $64,310 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $26,030 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $90,340/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| $30k–48k | $93 |
| $48k–75k | $1,480 |
| $75k–110k | $11,555 |
| Over $110k | $48,479 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- MIT Need-Based Financial Aid — Varies (up to full cost of attendance) (Full Ride)
- MIT Scholarship — Varies (covers full demonstrated need) (Need Based)
International applicants
Meets full demonstrated need for internationals.
- MIT Need-Based Financial Aid — Varies (up to full cost of attendance) (Full Ride)
- MIT Scholarship — Varies (covers full demonstrated need) (Need Based)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application components (general information, essays, activities, academics)
- Teacher recommendation from a math or science teacher
- Teacher recommendation from a humanities, social science, or language teacher
- Secondary School Report (including high school transcript)
- SAT or ACT scores
- English proficiency exam scores (recommended)
- February Updates & Notes Form (including midyear grades)
- Self-reported coursework form
- Application fee
International applicants
- Application components (general information, essays, activities, academics)
- Teacher recommendation from a math or science teacher
- Teacher recommendation from a humanities, social science, or language teacher
- Secondary School Report (including high school transcript)
- SAT or ACT scores
- English proficiency exam scores (recommended)
- February Updates & Notes Form (including midyear grades)
- Self-reported coursework form
- Application fee
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- Tell us about a significant challenge you've faced or something that didn't go according to plan. How did you handle the situation?200 words · Required
- We know you lead a busy life, full of activities, many of which are required of you. Tell us about something you do simply for the pleasure of it.100 words · Required
- While some consider research to be a purely objective process, we know that it's impacted by who you are and your perspective. Tell us about a record, book, or research article that has made you think differently about the world.100 words · Required
- Describe the world you come from; for example, your family, clubs, school, community, city, or town. How has that world shaped your dreams and aspirations?200 words · Required
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Prompts from the MIT (own portal) member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $143,372
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 96.4%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 99%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $14,768
- At graduation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #2
- WSJ: #11
- Forbes: #1
- Niche: #1
- QS: #1
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-01-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Computer & information sciences (35%), Engineering (27%), Mathematics & statistics (10%).
Student–faculty ratio: 3:1 · 62% of class sections have under 20 students.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.