Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 4.7% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1510–1580 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 34–36 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $19,813 |
| Grad rate | 96% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $143,372 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Action | 2025-11-01 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-05 |
| Application fee | $75 (US) · $75 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Not required |
| Writing supplement | Short answer essays (~100-200 words each) |
| Test policy | always required |
| Teacher recommendations | 2 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: the school's official admissions pages, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
- What field of study appeals to you the most right now? (Note: Applicants select from a drop-down list.) Tell us more about why this field of study at MIT appeals to you. (100 words max)· ~100 words
- 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.· ~200 words
- While some reach their goals following well-trodden paths, others blaze their own trails achieving the unexpected. In what ways have you done something different than what was expected in your educational journey?· ~200 words
- MIT brings people with diverse backgrounds together to collaborate, from tackling the world’s biggest challenges to lending a helping hand. Describe one way you have collaborated with others to learn from them, with them, or contribute to your community together.· ~200 words
- How did you manage a situation or challenge that you didn't expect? What did you learn from it?· ~200 words
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).