Acceptance Rate History
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
MA · Current rate: 4.6%
Massachusetts Institute of Technology admits the SAT 1520–1580 range — you might be closer than you think.
What is Massachusetts Institute of Technology's acceptance rate in 2024?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology's acceptance rate in 2024 is 4.6%, roughly unchanged from 4.8% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.6% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 4.8% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 4.0% | 33,767 | 1,337 |
| 2021 | 4.1% | 33,240 | 1,365 |
| 2020 | 7.3% | 20,075 | 1,457 |
| 2019 | 6.7% | 21,312 | 1,427 |
| 2018 | 6.7% | 21,706 | 1,464 |
| 2017 | 7.2% | 20,247 | 1,452 |
| 2016 | 7.9% | 19,020 | 1,511 |
| 2015 | 8.3% | 18,306 | 1,519 |
| 2014 | 7.9% | 18,356 | 1,447 |
| 2013 | 8.2% | 18,989 | 1,548 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1520–1580
Admitted students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology scored between 1520 and 1580 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
Where do you stand?
School
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
SAT
Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1520–1580.
GPA
No published GPA data for this school.
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Trend Analysis
Massachusetts Institute of Technology's acceptance rate has decreased from 8.2% in 2013 to 4.6% in 2024, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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