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MIT's acceptance rate for the 2025-2026 admissions cycle was 4.6%, continuing its position as one of the most selective universities in the country. The institute's admissions process evaluates applicants holistically across academics, extracurriculars, and personal qualities.
MIT posted a 3.96% overall acceptance rate, admitting 1,337 students from 33,796 applicants. The Early Action rate was 4.7% compared to 2.2% for Regular Action. MIT's non-binding Early Action program has a November 1 deadline with decisions in mid-December.
Nearly seven out of eight students MIT admits decide to attend. In an admissions world where the most selective private universities fight over cross-admits and count a 45 percent...
MIT released its Class of 2030 admissions results. Of 28,349 applicants, 1,299 received offers for an overall acceptance rate of 4.58%, placing this cycle among the most selective in MIT's history.
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MIT admitted 1,299 students from 28,349 applicants for a 4.58% acceptance rate. Early Action admitted 655 from 11,883 applicants (5.51% EA rate), down slightly from last year.
MIT admitted 1,337 students from 33,796 applicants for the Class of 2026, yielding a 3.96% overall acceptance rate. MIT announced results on Pi Day (March 14), maintaining its tradition. The yield rate remains at 83%.
MIT admitted 1,299 students out of 28,349 applicants for the Class of 2030, yielding a 4.58% acceptance rate. Early Action saw 655 admits from 11,883 applicants (5.51% EA rate), down from 5.98% for Class of 2029.
MIT admitted 655 Early Action students from 11,883 applicants (5.51% EA rate) and 644 Regular Decision students from 16,466 applicants (3.91% RD rate) for the Class of 2030.
MIT admitted 655 early action applicants from 11,883 EA applicants for a 5.51% EA acceptance rate, one of the most competitive in recent memory. Overall, 1,299 students were admitted from 28,349 applicants for a 4.58% acceptance rate.
MIT continues to be one of the most selective universities in the world, with overall acceptance rates historically around 4%. Admissions statistics for the Class of 2030 are now available.
MIT's acceptance rate edged up slightly to 4.58% for the Class of 2030, from 4.56% for the Class of 2029, reflecting a modest dip in total applications that year.
Class of 2030 Admission Results Class of 2030 admission rates now available for multiple colleges including MIT, Johns Hopkins, and Notre Dame.
Georgia Tech, a public research university in Atlanta long considered both a “New Ivy” and a “Public Ivy,” admitted 8,715 students to the Class of 2030 from a record 67,985 first-year applications—an overall acceptance rate of 12.8%, according to the university’s Office of Undergraduate Admission.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – 4.56%
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, ranks No.
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William & Mary's acceptance rate declined to 34.43% for the Class of 2030, down from 36.96% for the Class of 2029, driven by a larger applicant pool and a smaller admitted class.
MIT admitted 1,299 of 28,349 applicants for the Class of 2030, yielding an overall acceptance rate of 4.58%, a slight uptick from 4.52% the previous cycle. Results were released on Pi Day at 6:28 PM ET.
MIT ranked #2 among national universities and #1 for undergraduate engineering per U.S. News 2026 rankings. Admissions remain extremely competitive with near-guarantees for PRIMES/MOP participants historically, though the game has changed recently.
MIT admitted 1,299 students from 28,349 applicants for the Class of 2030, yielding an overall acceptance rate of 4.58% -- a slight uptick from 4.52% the previous year. Admitted students must confirm enrollment by May 1.
NACAC Advocacy and Policy UpdateBy: Sean RobinsThe House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies has released its fiscal year (FY) 2027 spending bill, proposing significant changes to federal education funding and student aid programs.
MIT continues to recruit and enroll a talented and diverse class of undergraduates. Application deadlines and requirements available for the 2026-2027 cycle.