FEATURED COLLEGE

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA · Northeast

STEM powerhouse

US #2

A global pinnacle of science and technology, fostering entrepreneurship and research, with computer science and engineering among the world's best.

National rank

Acceptance rate

4.5%

SAT middle range

1520 – 1580

TOEFL minimum

100+

Tuition (yr)

$61,990

Undergraduates

4,650

International students

11%

Type

Private

Application requirements (2026-27 cycle)

SAT/ACT required

Early round

EA 11/1

Regular Decision (RD)

early Jan

Supplemental essays

4-5 short essays (community, interests, challenges and similar themes)

ⓘ Uses MIT's own application portal — not Common App

Deadlines reflect recent typical dates and can shift slightly each year — always confirm on the school's official site before submitting.

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