- Acceptance rate: 4.5% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 740–780 reading and writing, 780–800 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 34–36 composite
- Average net price: $21,519 a year (2022–23)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology GPA calculator
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How does your GPA compare?
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Add a test score to compare it with what Massachusetts Institute of Technology reported: an acceptance rate of 4.5% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 34–36.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Massachusetts Institute of Technology reviews each application.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology GPA requirements
Massachusetts Institute of Technology doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology acceptance rate
Massachusetts Institute of Technology admitted 1,284 of 28,232 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 4.5%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with 4,535 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Massachusetts Institute of Technology in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 740 | 760 | 780 |
| SAT Math | 780 | 800 | 800 |
| ACT Composite | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| ACT English | 35 | 35 | 36 |
| ACT Math | 35 | 35 | 36 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1560 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Massachusetts Institute of Technology looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Massachusetts Institute of Technology awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,519 a year at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.5 GPA good enough for Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Massachusetts Institute of Technology admitted 4.5% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does Massachusetts Institute of Technology look for?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What are Massachusetts Institute of Technology's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Massachusetts Institute of Technology's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 740–780 in reading and writing and 780–800 in math; ACT composite 34–36, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How hard is it to get into Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Very hard: fewer than 1 in 10 applicants got in, which makes it one of the hardest colleges to get into. Massachusetts Institute of Technology admitted 4.5% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology's acceptance rate was 4.5% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,284 of 28,232 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Massachusetts Institute of Technology require the SAT or ACT?
Check Massachusetts Institute of Technology's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Massachusetts Institute of Technology required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 83% sent SAT scores and 29% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
It's one factor among several: Massachusetts Institute of Technology requires high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, college preparatory program and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,519 a year at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Massachusetts Institute of Technology accept AP credit?
Yes. Massachusetts Institute of Technology awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Massachusetts Institute of Technology consider legacy status?
No. Massachusetts Institute of Technology doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Massachusetts Institute of Technology's official website: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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