Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🇺🇸
Cambridge, US
CS also stands for Carlos Sequeira! My Journey from Nicaragua to MIT
by Carlos from Nicaragua 🇳🇮
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🇺🇸
Cambridge, US
My Story of Getting Into MIT with a Full Scholarship From a Turkish Public High School
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by İrem Gülce from Turkey 🇹🇷
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🇺🇸
Cambridge, US
From Egypt to MIT: Mohamed Abdelmeguid’s Journey to a Full-Ride Scholarship
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by Mohamed from Egypt 🇪🇬
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🇺🇸
Cambridge, US
How math competitions led me to study Math and Computer Science at MIT
by Aruzhan from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2023-24 undergraduateMassachusetts Institute of Technology is located in Midsize City of Cambridge, MA, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2023 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2025: SAT/ACT Required
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
730780
Math
780800
ACT
Composite
3436
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
| Class rank | ✓ | |||
| Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
| Application essay | ✓ | |||
| Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | ✓ | |||
| Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
| Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
| Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
| First generation | ✓ | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
| Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
| State residency | ✓ | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
| Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
| Work experience | ✓ | |||
| Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Costs & Aid
$82,730Total Cost (On Campus)
$10,018Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
| Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition and fees | $60,156 |
| Books and supplies | $880 |
| On-campus housing | $19,390 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,304 |
| Total | $82,730 |
Rankings
#1QS World University Rankings 2025
#2Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#2U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023