Admission Results
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) acceptance rate and admitted-student profile
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) shows an observed acceptance rate of 21.8% from 514 application outcomes in the NexStudy admits/rejects database.
Acceptance rate
21.8%
Applications
514
Accepted
88
Rank by volume
#9
Score distributions
| GPA average | 3.84 |
| GPA middle 50% | 3.76 - 3.98 |
| GRE average | N/A |
| GRE quant / verbal | N/A / N/A |
| IELTS average | N/A |
| TOEFL average | N/A |
| GMAT average | N/A |
Scores are community-reported. Use them as directional benchmarks, not official admission cutoffs.
Top reported programs
Nuclear Engineering
61 outcomes - 21.3% acceptance
Operations Research
50 outcomes - 28.6% acceptance
Nuclear Science And Engineering
33 outcomes - 56% acceptance
Business Analytics
32 outcomes - 17.6% acceptance
Mechanical Engineering
30 outcomes - 28% acceptance
Chemical Engineering
26 outcomes - 9.1% acceptance
Materials Science And Engineering
25 outcomes - 20% acceptance
Chemistry
21 outcomes - 25% acceptance
Recent decisions
Latest admit, reject, waitlist and interview outcomes for this school.
| Decision | Program | Profile | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reject | Data, Economics, and Design PolicyMasters | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Spring 2026 |
| Admit | Mechanical EngineeringMasters | GPA 3.98 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Admit | History/Theory/CriticismPhD | GPA 3.9 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2025 |
| Reject | Music TechnologyMasters | GPA 3.96 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Admit | Computational and Systems BiologyPhD | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Admit | Music Technology & ComputationMasters | GPA 4 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | Music TechnologyMasters | GPA 3.34 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | Electrical EngineeringPhD | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | Electrical And Computer EngineeringPhD | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | Electrical EngineeringPhD | GPA 3.6 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | Electrical Engineering and Computer SciencePhD | GPA 3.98 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | Electrical Engineering and Computer SciencePhD | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
What is the acceptance rate for Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has an observed acceptance rate of 21.8% in the NexStudy admission results dataset, based on 514 reported applications.
What scores do admitted students report for Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)?
Use the score distribution table on this page to compare GPA, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL and GMAT averages. Treat them as community-reported benchmarks, not official cutoffs.
Can I use these admission results to estimate my chances?
Yes, as a directional benchmark. Combine the decision history with your profile strength, program fit, deadlines, essays and funding plan before finalising a dream-target-safe shortlist.