More selective than 98% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
83% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 31% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Massachusetts Institute of Technology over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Massachusetts Institute of Technology is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 740 | 780 |
| SAT math | 780 | 800 |
| ACT composite | 34 | 36 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1520 | 1580 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 5% | 740–780 | 780–800 | 34–36 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 5% | 730–780 | 780–800 | 34–36 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Massachusetts Institute of Technology compared with other Massachusetts colleges?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University | 4% | 98% | $19,066 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 5% | 96% | $20,111 |
| 3 | Northeastern University | 5% | 91% | $30,915 |
| 4 | Williams College | 8% | 94% | $17,716 |
| 5 | Amherst College | 9% | 94% | $23,367 |
| 6 | Boston University | 11% | 89% | $24,402 |
| 7 | Tufts University | 11% | 94% | $39,998 |
| 8 | Wellesley College | 14% | 92% | $25,496 |
| 9 | Boston College | 16% | 91% | $41,704 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Massachusetts colleges →
Who enrolls at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Massachusetts Institute of Technology admissions questions
What is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology acceptance rate?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology accepts 5% of applicants, about 1 in 22. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,274 of 26,904 applicants were admitted.
Does Massachusetts Institute of Technology require the SAT or ACT?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 83% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 31% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
The middle 50% of Massachusetts Institute of Technology enrolled first-year students scored 1520–1580 on the SAT and 34–36 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
86% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,091 of 1,274).
Is Massachusetts Institute of Technology getting harder to get into?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology accepted 5% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 5% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Massachusetts Institute of Technology overview