Admissions Overview
High School Diploma
Required
Common App
Accepted
Class Rank
Considered
Credit for AP Classes
Provided
SAT/ACT
Required
TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge or Duolingo
Required for International Students
College Prep Program
Recommended
Interview
Could be offered
Additional Materials
Optional creative portfolios
4.7% (5.7% early)
Acceptance Rate
3.9 - 4.0
Average GPA
1510 - 1580
Average SAT Score
34 - 36
Average ACT Score
GPA Requirements
There are essay questions for your personal essay on the Common Application.
You must also complete the Stanford Questions, which are accessible through the Common Application once you have added Stanford University to your list of universities, in addition to the personal essay.
3.96
Average High School GP
3.8 - 4.0
25th-7th Percentile
SAT Requirements
After two years of making standardised tests optional, MIT brought them back. The average SAT score for admitted students at MIT is 1550, with values ranging from 1510 to 1580.
SAT scores are not required, but we advise candidates to aim for a strong score of at least 1550 to be competitive in the MIT admissions process.
1550
Average SAT
1510 - 1580
25th-75th Percentile
77%
Students submitting SAT scores
ACT Requirements
After two years of making standardised tests optional, MIT brought them back. The range of ACT scores for accepted students at MIT is 34 to 36, with an average of 35.
A strong ACT score will still help you stand out from the crowd and get into the school of your choice. It will enable admissions staff to compare you to the other applicants quickly and fairly.
35
Average ACT
34-36
25th-75th Percentile
42%
Students submitting
ACT scores
Other Requirements
Depending on the programme of study you apply for, MIT has several additional requirements in addition to academic grades.
Extracurriculars
Make sure you have extracurriculars relating to your area of study and those that show your dedication over time.
Recommendation Letters
MIT requires two teacher recommendations and one counselor recommendation.
TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge or Duolingo
Required for international students.
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