UNIVERSITY · CDS 2024-2025
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Cambridge, MA 4,535 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
Ivy+STEM Powerhouse
Accept
3.5%
Yield
86.2%
Test
Required
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1530–1580
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
740–780
SAT Math (mid 50%)
790–800
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
35–36
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTE100% of enrolled first-time students who submitted GPA were in the top tenth of their high school graduating class. Average GPA is not reported.
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA | Nov 1 | — | EA: Nov 1, Dec 20 notification |
| RD | Jan 1 | — | RD: Jan 1, Mar 20 notification. |
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$61,990
Total COA
$85,960
Avg need-based aid
$63,146
Avg merit award
None
Net price after avg need aid
$22,814
MIT meets 100% of demonstrated need on average.
ImportantMIT does not award non-need merit scholarships. All institutional aid is need-based. Use this honestly with families: a strong applicant here gets in, but the price is set by the FAFSA/CSS, not by stats.
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
MIT's AP Policy
MIT awards credit for a score of 5 on some AP exams, primarily in math and physics. Many other AP exams with a score of 5 can earn general elective credits.
Min score
5
Credit cap
96 credits
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
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What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankConsidered
- Academic GPAConsidered
- Standardized test scoresVery Important
- Application essayVery Important
- Recommendation(s)Very Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
We seek to develop in each member of the MIT community the ability and passion to work wisely, creatively, and effectively for the betterment of humankind.
Distilled Themes
betterment of humankindwise, creative, and effective workability and passion
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01MIT wants to see a deep and demonstrated passion for science and technology, and a desire to use those skills to make a positive impact on the world.
- 02They value students who are not just smart, but also creative and collaborative.
- 03Finally, they are looking for students who have a strong sense of character and personal integrity.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Demonstrate a deep and sustained interest in a particular area of science or technology through long-term projects or research.
- 02Showcase your creativity and problem-solving skills through your essays and extracurricular activities.
- 03Highlight your ability to collaborate with others and contribute to a team.
- 04Emphasize your commitment to making a positive impact on the world.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A lack of demonstrated passion for science and technology
- Generic essays that could be sent to any top university
- A focus on individual achievements without any evidence of collaboration or teamwork
- A purely academic focus without any extracurricular or personal interests
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
EngineeringComputer SciencePhysical SciencesEconomicsArchitecture
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Action
Non-binding
Decision release is in mid-December.
Nov 1, 2025
→ Dec 15, 2025
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Decision release is in mid-March.
Jan 5, 2026
→ Mar 15, 2026
Early Decision I
Not offered
—
Early Decision II
Not offered
—
Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
—
Rolling Admission
Not offered
—
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2024-2025)
Not trackedWeight: Not Considered
MIT does not track demonstrated interest — official policy states all applicants are evaluated identically regardless of contact.
Save the energy
Do not spend effort on interest signals — focus on essays and academics instead.
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