Massachusetts Institute of Technology admissions
Cambridge, MA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology acceptance rate
4.5%
1,284 of 28,232 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Most selective. With a rate like this, Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a reach for nearly every applicant, whatever their record.
Key numbers
- Yield: 86% of admitted students enrolled (1,102 of 1,284).
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Common questions about Massachusetts Institute of Technology
What is the acceptance rate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology admitted 4.5% of applicants (1,284 of 28,232) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
1,102 of the 1,284 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 86%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
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