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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307

Official telephone: (617) 253-1000
Fax number: (617) 258-8304
Website: https://web.mit.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 1
Application fee: $75
High school graduation is: not required
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
Dates test scores should be received: February 15 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 29%
Average SAT I: 752 verbal, 791 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1520 - 1570
Average ACT: 35 English, 35 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 35 - 36
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 78%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 32%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 33,767
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,337
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 682
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 92%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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