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Common Data Set 2026

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 2026

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Cambridge, Massachusetts#2 (US News)Private university

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Acceptance rate

Total undergraduates

4,535

4.5%

Average SAT

25th–75th percentile1520 – 1570

1550

Average ACT

25th–75th percentile34 – 36

35

Factors of admission

Very ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered

Rigor of secondary school record
Academic GPA
Standardized test scores
Application essay
Recommendations
Character / personal qualities
Interview
Extracurricular activities
Talent / ability
Class rank
First generation
Geographical residence
Volunteer work
Work experience
Alumni relation
State residence
Religious affiliation / commitment
Level of applicant's interest

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$88,920

total cost / year

Fees	Amount
Tuition	$64,310
Housing	$21,264
Books and supplies	$910
Personal expenses	$2,436

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Campus diversity

Ethnic backgrounds

American Indian / Alaska Native9
Nonresident aliens529
Asian1,595
Two or more races310
Black / African American349
Race / ethnicity unknown138
Hispanic / Latino639
White964
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2