Peer Institution
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Admissions Data
Acceptance Rate
4.6%
SAT Total Middle 50%
1520–1580
ERW 740–780 · Math 780–800
ACT Composite Middle 50%
34–35
Interview
Not offered
GPA
MIT does not publish a numeric average high school GPA in its Common Data Set.
Admissions Factors
From the Common Data Set — how each factor is weighted in the admissions process:
Deadlines & Requirements
Deadlines
Early Action: closing Nov 1, notification Dec 20 (nonbinding). Regular Action: closing Jan 1, notification Mar 20. Reply deadline: May 1.
Requirements
Application fee $75 (waivable for financial need). SAT or ACT required to be considered for admission. Essays and recommendations required.
Additional Notes
Beginning in 2025-26, there is no expected parental contribution for families with income below $100,000 and typical assets; families with income up to $200,000 and typical assets are guaranteed free tuition. Data sourced from MIT's official 2025-26 Common Data Set.
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