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SAT scores needed to get into Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1545

The average composite SAT score for admitted Massachusetts Institute of Technology freshman is 1545 out of 1600. MIT students have the 3rd highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1545 is in the 99th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1510 to 1580

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1510 to 1580. The 75th percentile score is 1580 while the 25th percentile score is 1510.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by MIT but we estimate it to be around a 1470 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 790

The average score for MIT students on the math portion of the SAT is 790 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 780 and the 75th percentile score 800.

Average SAT Reading Score 755

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 730 to 780 and the average score for Massachusetts Institute of Technology students is 755.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

83 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Massachusetts Institute of Technology based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 4.7%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.96.

Can I get into MIT with a 1580 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1580 or higher is very competitive at MIT and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 9% or higher.

Can I get into MIT with a 1550 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1550 to 1570 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 5% to 8%.

Can I get into MIT with a 1510 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1510 to 1540 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 3% to 5% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into MIT with a 1470 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1470 to 1500 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 2% chance of admission to MIT. SAT scores below 1470 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class
Admission chances to Massachusetts Institute of Technology by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 13%
1590 11%
1580 9%
1570 8%
1560 6%
1550 5%
1540 5%
1530 4%
1520 3%
1510 3%
1500 2%
1490 2%
1480 2%
1470 1%
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166683 IPEDS survey data for Massachusetts Institute of Technology.