About MIT
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1861, MIT is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach to education, research, and innovation. The university's mission is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century.
Admissions Information
- Early Decision
- November 1st
- Regular Decision
- January 1st
- Application Fees
- $75
Note: Excludes other fees such as Housing, Food and Miscellaneous expenses.
Standardized Tests
- SAT Range: 1500 - 1600
- ACT Range: 32 - 36
- GPA Range: 4.0
Note: Average Scores of Applicants.
Additional Requirements
- TOEFL: Required for International Students (May accept IELTS, Cambridge English, or Duolingo. Check with the university for more information.)
- Recommendation Letters: 2 from Teachers and 1 from School Counselor
Popular Academic Programs
Computer Science
Want to build the really cool stuff of the future? MIT Computer Science is where it's at. You'll learn how to make computers do amazing things – from AI that can think, to keeping everything online safe and sound. It's not just coding; it's about creating the tech that's going to change everything. If you want to be on the cutting edge and build the next big thing, this is your place.
Mechanical Engineering
Want a field that's super versatile and always inventing new things? Check out Mechanical Engineering at MIT. You could be working on anything from super-efficient engines to tiny medical robots. It's a mix of learning the fundamentals and jumping into the newest innovations. You'll learn to design, build, and make things better, in pretty much any area you can imagine.
Mathematics
Think math is just textbooks? Think again at MIT. Math here is about unlocking the secrets of the world and using those skills to do amazing things. You'll learn the super deep math stuff, but you'll also see how it connects to everything from computer graphics to the stock market. It's a surprisingly versatile degree that opens doors to all sorts of fields if you want a powerful way to think and solve problems.