Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Cambridge, MA · Midsize city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 4,535 |
| Acceptance rate | 5% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1530–1580 · 78% submit |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 35–36 |
| Testing policy | Required |
| Graduation rate | 96% |
| First-year retention | 99% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 3:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $82,730 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 4, 2027
Most popular majors: Engineering, Computer science, Math & statistics, Physical sciences, Interdisciplinary.
MIT campus map
On campus
32 Stata Center, NW21 Plasma Science & Fusion Center, NW35 Ashdown House, W34 Johnson Athletic Center, W35 Zesiger Sports & Fitness Center, W20 Stratton Student Center, WW25, W51 Burton Conner House, W70 New House, NW86 Sidney Pacific.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Saloniki, Cambridge Pizza, Beantown Taqueria, Roxy’s Grilled Cheese, Naco Taco, Pagu
- Coffee: Flour Bakery + Cafe, Flour, Toscanini's, Mariposa Bakery, Praliné French Patisserie, New City Microcreamery
- Nightlife: Cloud & Spirits, Darling, Sonia, The Middle East Corner, Phoenix Landing, Manray
- Shops: Cambridge Bicycle, Central on Air, Cheapo Records, Johnny Cupcakes, Frye, Intermix
- Museums and culture: Central Square Theater, Cambridge Library Central Square Branch, Gallery 263, Citgo Sign, Moses Youth Center, The Foundry
- Groceries: H Mart, CVS Pharmacy, Whole Foods Market, Brothers Marketplace, Trader Joe's, CHA Pharmacy East Cambridge
- Parks: Fort Washington Park, Fulmore Park, Clement G. Morgan Park, Old Morse Park, Dana Park, Hastings Square
Nearest train: Blandford Street, Kenmore, Kendall/MIT, BU East.